7 Heart-Healthy Habits You Can Start Today

1. Move more: 30 minutes of moderate activity most days—walking, cycling, swimming—lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol.

2. Eat a balanced diet: More vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean protein. Less salt, sugar, and saturated fat.

3. Quit smoking: Smoking damages blood vessels and increases heart attack risk. Support and cessation programmes can help.

4. Manage stress: Chronic stress raises blood pressure. Try meditation, yoga, or hobbies that relax you.

5. Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight strains the heart. Small, sustainable changes work better than crash diets.

6. Limit alcohol: Moderation is key—up to one drink per day for women, two for men.

7. Get regular check-ups: Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screening help catch issues early.

1. Move more: 30 minutes of moderate activity most days—walking, cycling, swimming—lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol.

2. Eat a balanced diet: More vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean protein. Less salt, sugar, and saturated fat.

3. Quit smoking: Smoking damages blood vessels and increases heart attack risk. Support and cessation programmes can help.

4. Manage stress: Chronic stress raises blood pressure. Try meditation, yoga, or hobbies that relax you.

5. Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight strains the heart. Small, sustainable changes work better than crash diets.

6. Limit alcohol: Moderation is key—up to one drink per day for women, two for men.

7. Get regular check-ups: Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screening help catch issues early.