Things You'll Need:
- Healthy foods and drinks
- Exercise
- Check your blood pressure
- Manage your high blood pressure
- Stop smoking
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Step 1
Quit smoking is the best thing to do for your heart.
There are many available ways to help you quit smoking, from using the patch, hypnosis, acupuncture, chewing gum, taking prescription medicine, to cold turkey!
You can find one that works best for you and stop smoking. -
Step 2
Eat a healthy diet!
Make sure you eat lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat or nonfat dairy products, and foods that are low in saturated fat and sodium. -
Step 3
Exercise regularly!
Take a brisk walk every day since exercise gives your heart muscle a good workout, and provides stress relief. -
Step 4
Check your blood pressure!
Have a regular checkup for cholesterol, and glucose. Ask your doctor to explain what the results mean. -
Step 5
Manage your high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes!
If you have any of this problem, it can cause a significant strain to your heart.
Comments
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tracysmith159 said
on 7/9/2009 Good article. My husband just quite smoking, Thank God
cb4me said
on 6/23/2009 Good heart healthy tips!
msknowalot said
on 6/9/2009 Thanks for this important article on taking care of the heart.. I am getting better at doing this.
gahazeleyes said
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