How to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease




 

5.Serve Up Salmon
Two servings a week of fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, or tuna may help your heart health. Part of it may be the omega-3 fatty acids in the fish, but other nutrients may also help. There’s debate about farmed vs. wild-caught salmon. Some say wild fish are lower in contaminants like chemicals and antibiotics. Others point out that laws regulate the growth and harvesting of U.S.-farmed Atlantic salmon. Supplements may not have the same benefits.

 

6.Move Beyond the Gym
It’s not just a single daily workout that lowers your odds of heart disease, it’s how active you are all day long. Even if you have an exercise routine, being a couch potato the rest of the day can still be harmful to your health. Gardening, playing with your kids, walking to the bus, and even cleaning house are great ways to stay up and moving.