 with lifestyle changes and, if you need them, safe and effective medications. For lifestyle changes, you want to tackle these five things. Get the recommended amount of exercise every week. Eat healthy foods, fruits, vegetables, whole grains. Don't smoke. Don't drink to excess. Work to reduce your stress. And do stay at a healthy weight. This is far more in your control than you may realize. I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta, helping you live a better life.