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Strategies to prevent heart disease
2. Exercise for about 30 minutes on most days of the week
5. Get enough quality sleep
5. Get good quality sleep
7. Get regular health screenings
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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. Maintain a healthy weight
5. Get quality sleep
6. Manage stress
7. Get regular health screening tests
8. Take steps to prevent infections
5. Get enough quality sleep
5. Get good quality sleep
7. Get regular health screenings
Content
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. Maintain a healthy weight
5. Get quality sleep
6. Manage stress
7. Get regular health screening tests
8. Take steps to prevent infections
8. Take steps to prevent infections
Certain infections may lead to heart problems. For instance, gum disease may be a risk factor for heart and blood vessel diseases. So brush and floss daily. Get regular dental checkups too.
Other illnesses caused by infections can make existing heart problems worse. Vaccines help protect against infectious diseases. So stay up to date on the following shots:
- Yearly flu vaccine.
- COVID-19 vaccine, which lowers the chances of getting very sick.
- Pneumococcal vaccine, which reduces the risk of certain illnesses caused by bacteria.
- Tdap vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.
Ask your health care professional if you need any other vaccines too.
