Preventing Heart Disease

October 2003

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You can make lifestyle changes to control many of the risk factors for heart disease, such as:

Stop smoking
Reduce the amount of saturated fats and increase the amount of fiber in the diet
Gradually work into a regular exercise program
Control blood pressure levels
Eliminate excess body weight
Maintain healthy cholesterol levels

Women should have regular physical examinations to determine the presence of risk factors such as:

Source: National Institutes of Health

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