* Get active. Regular brisk walking for 30-45 minutes, or moderate exercise every day helps your heart and overall well-being
* Watch what's on your plate. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, wholegrain bread and rice, and look out for food with high trans-fatty acid. Junk the junk food
* Avoid smoking
* Monitor your alcohol intake
* Learn to manage your stress. An eminent cardiologist very pragmatically said that it's not possible not to get stressed, but managing it you can. He relies on music