5.Stay a Healthy Weight
It’s not unusual to put on some extra weight after you turn 50. But that can make your heart work extra hard. Eating right, watching your calories, and getting regular exercise can go a long way toward shedding any added pounds and easing the pressure on your heart. Your doctor can help you find ways to slim down.
6.Quit Smoking
It can raise bad cholesterol, lower good cholesterol, make your arteries and blood thicker, and slow the flow of blood to parts of your body. But once you kick the habit, your heart and the rest of your body will start to recover. You may even feel better right away.
