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Health TopicsHeart and Circulatory SystemHeart Disease

What lifestyle changes are recommended for heart disease patients?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
The lifestyle changes that can positively impact heart disease include:
  • smoking cessation
  • regular exercise
  • getting plenty of sleep
  • making healthy diet choices including low salt intake
  • maintaining a healthy body weight
  • managing stress

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