04/17/2026
Can Lifestyle Changes Reverse Poor Heart Health?
To improve heart health, experts recommend several key lifestyle habits: follow a heart-healthy diet (such as the Mediterranean, DASH, vegetarian, or pescatarian diet), exercise regularly, avoid smoking, get adequate sleep, and maintain healthy weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels. It’s estimated that positive lifestyle changes can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 40%.
University of Southern California, February 2026