Tips for better heart health include:
• Going for regular health check-ups with your doctor.
• Taking steps to manage other health conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
• Quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco in any form. Heart disease risk reduces by 50 percent just 12 months after someone quits smoking.
• Avoiding illegal drugs, especially stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamines.
• Losing weight if overweight.
• Engaging in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity, such as walking, every day.
• Eating a balanced diet and visiting a dietician if necessary for dietary advice.
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