• Give up smoking – smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease.
• Get active – Getting and staying active can reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
• Cut down on saturated fat- eating too much saturated fat food can raise the level of cholesterol in blood.
• Cut down on salt – To maintain a healthy blood pressure, avoid using too much salt in your food and cooking.
• Drink less alcohol – alcohol contains calories and regularly drinking can impact your waistline. Going over the daily limit can also be detrimental to your health, including risks to your heart health.

• A warm bath
• Writing a "to do" lists for the next day
• Relaxation exercise/ music
• Reading a book

• Do strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on at least 2 days a week
• Do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity a week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity a week
• Spread exercise evenly over 4 to 5 days a week, or every day
• Reduce time spent sitting or lying down and break up long periods of not moving with some activity

• Base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
• Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
• Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein
• Choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts
• Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day)

If you're having foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt and sugar, have these less often and in small amounts. Try to choose a variety of different foods from the 5 main food groups to get a wide range of nutrient

Don’t forget eating more fibre reduces the risk of heart disease and eating fish twice a week, including a portion of oily fish such as pilchards, sardines and salmon are a source of omega-3 fats, which may help protect against heart disease.