Eight Steps to a Healthier Heart

Your heart beats approximately 100,000 times every day, circulating your blood across a distance of about 12,000 miles. From dietary choices to physical activity, sleep habits, and managing factors like smoking, weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure, each step is crucial for overall heart health. Women's health specialist Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, explores the American Heart Association's Life’s Essential 8 program, outlining key practices for maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.