This helps people focus on what's going well rather than what's going wrong in their lives. Take deep breaths. When we are stressed, we often hold our breath.
Deep breathing has a calming effect upon the nervous system.
Yet, exercise is the least touted and perhaps the most easily controlled risk factor for heart disease. Participate in some form of moderate intensity aerobic exercise at least four days a week for 30-45 minutes per session. Remember that a sedentary lifestyle itself is a profound risk factor for heart disease, says Hyek. Reduce your total fat intake to less than 30 percent of your calories and read labels. Change one higher fat food for a lower fat substitute per week.