Lifestyle and home remedies

Lifestyle and home remedies: Heart disease can be improved — or even prevented — by making certain lifestyle changes. The following changes can help anyone who wants to improve heart health:

• Stop smoking.
• Control your blood pressure.
• Check your cholesterol.
• Keep diabetes under control.
• Move and

With your doctor’s OK, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.

• Eat healthy foods.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Manage stress.
• Deal with depression.
• Practice good hygiene.

Also, get regular medical checkups. Early detection and treatment can set the stage for a lifetime of better heart health.