Strategies to prevent heart disease
5. Get enough quality sleep
5. Get good quality sleep
7. Get regular health screenings
4. Maintain a healthy weight
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1. Don't smoke or use tobacco
2. Get moving: Aim for at least 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily
3. Eat a heart-healthy diet
4. Stay at a healthy weight
5. Get quality sleep
6. Manage stress
7. Get regular health screening tests
8. Take steps to prevent infections
6. Manage stress
Ongoing stress can play a role in higher blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. Some people also cope with stress in ways that aren't good for their health. For example, they may overeat, drink or smoke. You can boost your health by finding other ways to manage stress. Healthy tactics include physical activity, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, yoga and meditation.
If stress becomes too hard to manage, get a healthcare checkup. Ongoing stress may be linked with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. These conditions also are tied to heart disease risk factors, including higher blood pressure and less blood flow to the heart. If you think you might have depression or anxiety, it's important to get treatment.
