Eat Heart-Healthy Food – Focus on: Soluble fiber: oats, beans, lentils, apples, flaxseed Healthy fats: avocados, olive oil, nuts, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) Limit: saturated fats (red meat, butter) and eliminate trans fatπŸ₯— These changes help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol

Exercise Regularly – Aim for: At least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week (brisk walking, cycling, swimming) – Benefits: Raises HDL (good cholesterol) Lowers LDL and triglyceride Supports healthy weight and blood pressure

Maintain a Healthy Weight – Losing even 5–10% of body weight can significantly improve cholesterol levels and reduce heart disease risk.

Quit Smoking – Benefits after quitting: HDL levels improve Blood circulation and heart function get better Risk of heart disease drops significantly within a year