Heart disease often builds quietly over years, but the everyday choices you make can slow it down or even prevent it. You don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul — a few steady habits go a long way.
Habits that make a difference
- Move every day: aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking, cycling or swimming on most days.
- Eat for your heart: more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and pulses; less salt, sugar and fried food.
- Sleep 7–8 hours: poor sleep is linked to high blood pressure and weight gain.
- Quit tobacco: your risk of heart attack starts falling within a year of stopping.
- Know your numbers: check blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol regularly.
The best time to look after your heart is before it gives you a reason to.
If you have chest discomfort, breathlessness on exertion or a family history of heart disease, book a check-up with our physicians.
