Avoid smoking Smoking reduces life expectancy by
15-25 years, If you are a smoker, you are twice more likely to
have a heart attack than a non-smoker, The moment you stop smoking, the risk of heart attack
begins
to reduce.
Monitor your alcohol Too much alcohol can damage
the heart muscle, increase blood pressure and also lead to weight gain,
Avoid intake of alcohol or at least limit it to one to two units a day,
gradually decreasing the consumption.
Get active
t least aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, Keeping yourself fit
not only benefits the
heart but also improves mental health and well-being.
Manage your waist Cholesterol deposition in blood vessels begins in the first decade of life, Carrying a lot of extra
weight as fat can greatly affect your health, Make small but healthy changes in your diet.
Manage your stress level If you find things are getting on top of you, you may fail to eat properly, smoke and drink too
much, This may increase your risk of a heart attack." Practice yoga/meditation,
Take a vacation.
