Do not smoke or use tobacco
Avoid recreational drug use, especially cocaine and methamphetamine
Limit alcohol intake
Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy weight
Eat a heart-healthy diet
Control blood pressure
Control cholesterol
Control blood sugar
Manage diabetes carefully
Treat sleep apnea
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Stay hydrated
Avoid extreme exertion if unfit
Warm up before exercise
Know your family history of heart disease
Get regular medical checkups
Take prescribed heart medicines as directed
Seek urgent care for chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, or palpitations
Learn CPR
Use an AED when available