The best way look after your heart is with a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Be smoke-free <\/strong> Manage your blood cholesterol<\/strong> Manage your blood pressure<\/strong> Manage diabetes<\/strong> Be physically active <\/strong> Achieve and maintain a healthy weight<\/strong> Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods<\/strong> There are also specific changes you can make to your diet to help prevent heart disease:<\/p>\n
\nBeing smoke free is one of the best things you can do to protect your heart. Read more about smoking<\/p>\n
\nCholesterol is a fatty substance carried in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to be healthy, but an imbalance of cholesterol in your blood can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Find out more about blood cholesterol and how to manage it<\/p>\n
\nBlood pressure isn’t usually something you can feel. If it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s too high, it needs to be treated. Read about blood pressure and what you can do to control high blood pressure<\/p>\n
\nI’ts important to manage your diabetes to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. For information on managing diabetes, visit the Diabetes Australia website.<\/p>\n
\nRegular, moderate physical activity is great for your heart health. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s never too late to start and get the benefits. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also important to sit less during your day and break up your sitting time. Find out what you can do about getting active and sitting less<\/p>\n
\nMaintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of heart disease and other health problems. It can help to know your body mass index and waist measurements and what these mean. Find out how<\/p>\n
\nEating a varied diet of healthy foods can help with your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol. Find out more about healthy eating<\/p>\n