• Stay at a healthy weight, and eat heart-healthy foods
  • Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fiber foods
  • Choose foods that are low in saturated fat and trans fat
  • Limit salt (sodium)
  • Eat at least two servings of fish each week. Oily fish, which contain omega-3 fatty acids, are best
  • Limit drinks and foods with added sugar

Get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Walking is a good choice. You also may want to do other activities, such as running, swimming, cycling, or playing tennis or team sports.

If you smoke, quit. It may be the best thing you can do to prevent heart disease. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for goodContent for the third tab.

Stress can hurt your heart. Keep stress low by talking about your problems and feelings, rather than keeping your feelings hidden. Try different ways to reduce stress, such as exercise, deep breathing, meditation, or yogafor the third tab.

Limit alcohol to 2 drinks a day for men and 1 drink a day for women.

Manage cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes, if you need to. Follow your doctor’s instructions