Healthy Diet: Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat high protein foods in your diet.
Regular exercise: Get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, which includes brisk walking, bicycling or swimming.
Quit smoking: Smoking does damage to the blood vessels and increases the risk of a heart disease.
Stop drinking: Too much alcohol can raise blood pressure and weight, increasing risk of a heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes
Managing Stress: Stress can increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Practice yoga and meditation to reduce stress.
Get enough Sleep: Good sleep is important for your general health, including heart health. Take seven-eight hours of sleep at night.
Get checked regularly: Get checked at regular intervals for cholesterol, blood pressure and other heart related parameters.
Do something positive: Studies show that helping others reduces stress and improves one’s own heart health.
Pay attention to symptoms: If you experience any unusual symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or fatigue, contact your doctor immediately.