Menu Sign in Home Health and wellness Health topics A–Z Heart health Heart health Heart disease DASH diet to lower blood pressure Mediterranean diet Heart healthy diet supplements Cholesterol basics 3 heart-healthy habits 6 foods to help lower cholesterol Healthy heart tips DASH eating plan tips Heart health Let's start at the heart Getting smart about the health of your heart may have long term benefits. Your heart is the hardest-working muscle in your body. It’s responsible for a variety of jobs that help keep you healthy. For instance, your heart pumps blood throughout your body and delivers oxygen and nutrients to your cells. Your heart also helps keep your blood pressure at the right level. If your heart isn’t healthy and strong, your risk for developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or more severe issues may increase dramatically. Take steps to be heart-healthy It’s never too late, or too early, to take steps to protect your heart by making heart-healthy choices. Eat smart: making small yet simple changes to your diet may make a big difference Get active: Remember that something may be better than nothing so try your best to incorporate physical activity into your routine every day Stay motivated: Everyone may have off days but remember that a healthy lifestyle is your goal for the long term so just remember – you can do this Go heart healthy Want to learn more about heart health for you and your family? Download the My Healthy Heart booklet (pdf) Heart disease Learn about heart disease types, symptoms and risk factors and why it’s so important to keep your heart healthy. Get the facts about heart disease DASH diet to lower blood pressure Worried about high blood pressure? The DASH diet may be a tasty way to keep blood pressure in check. Read more about the DASH eating plan Mediterranean diet Small changes to what you eat and how you prepare meals may make a big difference in your heart health. Learn about this heart healthy approach to eating. Get Mediterranean diet meal switch suggestions Heart health supplements Supplements may be like a safety net for your heart, and may help lower your blood pressure or cholesterol. Learn which supplements may help improve and maintain heart health Cholesterol explained Many factors may affect cholesterol levels, especially diet and family history. Learn about cholesterol and how to get a heart-healthy balance 6 foods to help lower cholesterol Tired of eating oatmeal to lower your cholesterol? Learn about other delicious options 3 heart-healthy habits Want to improve your heart health? Get started with these 3 easy-to-remember tips Share Contact us Careers Newsroom About us Accessibility Legal Privacy Terms of use Language assistance Nondiscrimination Health care fraud Follow us © 2021 United HealthCare Services, Inc.