| • |
Have
your blood cholesterol
checked regularly. Take
steps to lower it if it's
high. |
| • |
Don't
smoke. Smokers have more
than twice the risk of
heart attack as non-smokers
do. Even if you don't
smoke, being exposed to
tobacco  smoke
daily puts you at higher
risk. |
| • |
Have
your blood pressure checked
regularly. Take steps
to lower it if it's high. |
| • |
Be
physically active. Try
to get at least 30 minutes
of physical activity on
most or all days of the
week. |
| • |
Recognize
and treat diabetes. |
| • |
Maintain
a healthy weight. Take
steps to lose weight if
needed. |
| • |
Eat
healthy foods low in saturated
fat, cholesterol and sodium. |
| • |
Don't
drink too much alcohol.
It can increase your blood
pressure. |
