The same measures that help prevent or control these conditions will also reduce your risk for heart disease. Get regular exercise. Many people get very little exercise. Helps keep blood pressure and blood cholesterol within normal limits. Keeps muscles in tone.
Helps prevent obesity by using calories.
Improves your mood. All this helps keep your heart healthy. Regular mild exercise is far better for you than occasional strenuous exercise. Try to walk at least a mile a day. Smoking is a major risk for heart disease.