Eight Science-backed Habits to Build a Healthier Heart

Statistically speaking, you’re more likely to die of a heart attack or a stroke than from any other cause.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men and women — not just in the United States, but across the globe. Roughly 1 in 3 people who die around the world every year are killed by heart disease — including nearly 700,000 people in the United States.

But you can boost your lifespan and dramatically lower your odds of developing heart disease by following a simple formula. All you have to do is optimize eight health metrics and behaviors. The American Heart Association calls these things "Life's Essential 8" because they are the basis for a lifetime of good health.

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