Life’s Essential 8 for Heart Health
Life’s Essential 8 from the American Heart Association offers a simple, achievable framework to improve heart health and overall well-being. The eight steps—eating better, being more active, quitting tobacco, getting healthy sleep, managing weight, controlling cholesterol, managing blood sugar, and maintaining healthy blood pressure—highlight how everyday choices can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. The first five lifestyle habits support the last three clinical measures, while local resources and regular visits with a primary care provider help ensure key health numbers are monitored and managed over time.