Try to eat more fruits and vegetables. Watch your salt intake. With some minor changes, you can still enjoy the things you like to eat and reduce your risk of heart disease. Obesity and hypertension are also risk factors that can be modified. One way to combat obesity is to exercise more.
Exercise is also a great way to relieve stress.
Activities like walking, playing tennis and ice skating can help strengthen your heart muscle and release brain chemicals called endorphins, which actually make you feel more calm and less stressed. It is important to learn to relax and make sure you take time to enjoy the things you like to do, even if you exercise for only 30 minutes a day. Hypertension is a silent killer. Taking your blood pressure frequently, having your physician prescribe the appropriate medications and avoiding salt can help you minimize your risk. Stress Stress is another risk factor that can manifest itself with certain heart conditions.