quit smoking: cigarette smoking or using tobacco greatly increases your risk for heart disease.
increase your physical activity: physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels.
control your blood pressure: high blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so you need to make sure to have it checked on a regular basis.
know your cholesterol: your health care provider should test your blood levels of cholesterol at least once every five years. 