Better lifestyle habits can help to reduce your risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Learn what you can do to prevent heart attack and stroke.
Smokers are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than nonsmokers, so you should stop smoking to protect your heart.1
Too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure and provide extra calories. If you do drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderate amounts; for example, one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men.
Reduce stress. Maintain regular physical exercise. Make sure you have periods of rest and establish a regular sleep schedule. Take things easier and have some fun.
Dare to enjoy every moment of your life!
You can do it!
1. American Stroke Association/American Heart Association. Heart disease and stroke statistics – 2005 update. American Heart Association.
