Regular exercise

Exercise, controlling high blood pressure and diabetes, and taking daily aspirin are more ways to reduce your chances of developing heart disease.

Lower the risk of heart disease with exercise, aspirin, and by controlling high blood pressure and diabetes.

The following steps may help reduce your risk of heart disease.

• Regular exercise strengthens the heart, lowers bad cholesterol (LDL), raises good cholesterol (HDL), and lowers blood pressure, The AHA recommends exercising at least 30 minutes of exercise at least three to five days a week.


• Control high blood pressure and diabetes: If you have diabetes, keep blood sugars under control.


• Take a low-dose aspirin daily; This can reduce your risk of heart attack.

Talk with your doctor before taking any new medications or starting an exercise program.

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