4. Consume alcohol moderately.
Alcohol, particularly red wine, is not truly the heart’s enemy. However, you should keep your consumption to 10 to 30 grams per day. In fact, drinking alcohol can increase your blood pressure levels and this can contribute to heart disease.
5. Don’t smoke.
Kick that habit now, especially if you choose tobacco, which is very harmful to health. Additionally, secondhand smoke is as dangerous, if not more. Stay away from tobacco and those who smoke as these can increase your risk of heart attack and even stroke. Studies have shown that stopping smoking for half a year can drop your risk immediately.
In addition to the five lifestyle changes mentioned above, make sure you also optimize your vitamin D levels, aim for three hours a day of sitting, and avoid all types of sugar especially if you are high at risk of diabetes.
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