Lifestyle changes can improve heart health – Gulf Today

Lifestyle changes can improve heart health – Gulf Today

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, especially atherosclerosis.. If you have other risk factors for heart disease, you should aim for an LDL below 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L).. If you have diabetes, tight blood sugar control can help reduce the risk of heart disease.. Exercise helps you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and control diabetes, elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure - all risk factors for heart disease.. Being depressed can increase your risk of heart disease significantly..