3. Get Enough Sleep
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology recently stated that too little or too much sleep can increase the risk of heart attack. Dr. Hythe tries to get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. She emphasizes that sleep is essential for heart health. Your heartbeat and blood pressure decrease during sleep. The cardiologist also prefers reading a book before bed rather than watching TV, as TV series keep you awake.
