8 Heart Don’ts That Might Surprise You

Here are some healthy tips on how to take care of your heart and be healthy, this might be surprise you.

1. Don’t diet. Diets don’t work. Instead, the key is to change your eating habits. Writing down everything you eat will help you decrease your calories.
2. Don’t exercise. What!? The key to getting consistent exercise is to find physical activities you can do and make them a part of your everyday routine.
3. Don’t worry about stress. Worrying about your stress is just too stressful! Try to avoid things that give you anxiety and learn to take more of life in stride.
4. Don’t give up alcohol. If you don’t drink, you may not want to start, but several studies have shown that one or two glasses of red wine a day can help lower your heart disease risk.
5. Don’t smoke. If you smoke, make it your number one priority to quit—period. It is the best move,
   by far, you can make for your health.
6. Don’t ignore the warnings. Learn the warning signs of a heart attack and get immediate medical assistance. But you’ll also need to pay attention to the more subtle signs of heart disease: elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, unhealthy weight, diabetes.
7. Don’t do it yourself. Find a great doctor whom you trust to assess your heart health, check your vital signs, and get you on a treatment plan if you need it.
8. Don’t hope for the best. Don’t just sit back with your fingers crossed, hoping you won’t get heart
   disease. Get informed about your health and your heart, work with your doctor to figure out your risks, and take control of your health to get the tests, prevention, and treatment you need.

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