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.
If you are a smoker, your blood is more likely to form clots in the arteries of the heart. Smoking also damages the lungs, which in turn may cause heart damage. Research has shown that smokers who quit can reduce their risk for heart disease. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight increases blood pressure, causes strain on the heart, and increases the risk for heart disease.