- Don't smoke - This is the single most important thing you can do for your heart
- Have your blood pressure checked periodically
- Watch your cholestrol periodically
- If you have diabates, it should be treated and controlled
- Eat a healthy,low-fat diet and pay attention to your weight
- Keep your Body Mass Index Number - an indicator of total body fat, based on a ratio between weight and height( at less than 25)
- Maintain a waist measurement of 35 inches or less
- Report chest, arm, throat, shpulder blade, or jaw discomfort that comes on with exercise and goes away with rest
- If you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and experience shortness of breath, report it to the doctor
- Exercise - Take a brisk, 30 minute walk every day
( Source : Reader's Digest August 2008 )
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