Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? When you walk regularly, your heart becomes stronger, your blood moves through your body better, and your lungs can take in more oxygen. Exercise can also help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure.
Check with your doctor first if you have heart problems or you haven’t exercised recently, and start slow if you need to—every little bit helps! Try to get up to 30 minutes a day, five times a week. Ask friends to walk with you, or use a phone app to track your progress. Keep reading for more tips on how to start your walking routine.
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healthier food choices. Scan the menu for a vegetarian meal. Ask for substitutions—a salad or fruit cup for the fries, or some leafy greens for the rice. 
berries to your yogurt, or salsa on your scrambled eggs. At lunch, ask for extra veggies on your sandwich. Fill half your dinner plate with a colorful salad. Switch your dessert to baked apples or grilled pineapple. 
high, that can be a problem. Over time, high blood pressure can harm your organs, including your brain, eyes, heart, and kidneys. Watch this short video to find out more about the 
down everything they eat helps. Others clean out their kitchen and start the week with a good meal plan. You have the strength to do this. What small steps can you take tomorrow to get started?
more. These flare-ups can be caused by things like a chest infection, air pollution, or a sudden change in temperature. A COPD attack feels scary, but knowing how to control it can keep you from panicking. So learn how to use your inhaler and spacer before you need them. Take any medicine your doctor has given you. Protect yourself. Make sure you’re vaccinated against COVID and get a flu shot. Learn more about coping with COPD attacks.
heart attack. Most people can’t feel high blood pressure, so it’s important to check it regularly.
suffered a TIA, a transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke. A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced for a short time, then blood flows again and your symptoms go away. If you have a TIA, it’s a warning that you could have a stroke in the near future. You need to call 911 or other emergency services right away. Early treatment can help prevent a stroke. 
health problems, and taking part in a stroke recovery program are all steps you can take to help prevent another stroke. Find out what’s involved in helping you reduce your risk. This guide walks you through