Prevent Heart Disease | cdc.gov

Prevent Heart Disease | cdc.gov

Prevent Heart Disease

Get regular physical activity to help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack.

Share Fact Sheets About Heart Disease

Patient Education Handouts

Choose Healthy Habits

You can choose healthy habits to help prevent heart disease.

Take Charge of Your Medical Conditions

If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, you can take steps to lower your risk for heart disease.

More Information

• CDC’s Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity website
• Vital Signs Topic: Cardiovascular Diseases
• USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion – Dietary Guidelinesexternal icon
• American Heart Association: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Homeexternal icon
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