**Promote Longevity with a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle after Cancer Treatment** A heart-healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce mortality risk in cancer survivors, according to recent research.
**Promote Longevity with a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle after Cancer Treatment**A heart-healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce mortality risk in cancer survivors, according to recent research.
By adopting the guidelines outlined in the American Heart Association's Life’s Simple 7 plan, individuals who have undergone cancer treatment can improve their chances of longevity and overall well-being.
Experts emphasize that maintaining healthy habits such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco, and monitoring body weight and blood pressure are crucial for reducing cardiovascular risks in cancer survivors.
**The Importance of Cardiovascular Health in Cancer Care**The study, published in the European Heart Journal, highlights the importance of integrating cardiovascular health promotion into cancer care. The researchers noted that modifiable risk factors and potential molecular mechanisms contribute to cardiovascular disease and cancer.
“Our study further supports the emerging field of cardio-oncology, which focuses on the intersection of [cardiovascular disease] and cancer to improve prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular issues in cancer patients and survivors,” said the study authors.
**Expert Insights**Rohan Khera, MD, a specialist in cardiovascular medicine at Yale Medicine, notes that this new research adds to growing evidence that cardiovascular health remains critically important after a cancer diagnosis. “While the study cannot prove causation, it provides evidence to support a focus on cardiovascular prevention into cancer survivorship care,” he added.
Christopher Berg, MD, a non-interventional cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology at MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute, emphasizes that heart health is particularly important for cancer survivors due to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with cancer and cancer therapy. “I believe it is more important for cancer survivors to be vigilant about healthy habits to protect their heart,” he said.
**Life’s Simple 7: A Guide to Heart-Healthy Living**The researchers evaluated the medical records of 779 adults in Italy who were participants in the Moli-Sani study. The study subjects had all been diagnosed with cancer when they enrolled in the study and were followed for a median of around 15 years.
The researchers utilized the Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) guidelines developed by the American Heart Association to evaluate the study participants. These seven factors involved in cardiovascular health are:
- Diet
- Exercise
- Smoking
- Body weight
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Blood glucose
The participants were awarded two points for each of the seven categories where they maintained healthy habits. By following these guidelines, individuals can significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and promote longevity after cancer treatment.
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