
Scientists revealed that following seven steps can prevent heart failure
The steps come from the American Heart Association's Life Simple 7 list
They include managing blood pressure, reducing blood sugar and more
How well you follow the steps is judged on a scale of 1 to 10
Every point you get drops your heart failure risk by 23%, the study found
Heart failure affects 3 million people in the US each year
It is not rocket science - eat a healthy diet, refrain from smoking, and get active and your health will improve.
But, experts are reiterating the importance of following seven simple steps to achieve a healthier lifestyle - adding it could save your life.
Those people who adhere to the checklist were found to have a lower risk of heart failure, a new study revealed.
The steps require people to manage their blood pressure, keep a check on cholesterol levels, reduce blood sugar, get active, eat a healthy diet, lose weight and stop smoking.
Experts at the American Heart Association say the simple plan slashes a person's risk of heart attack and stroke.
Scientists revealed that following seven simple steps developed by the American Heart Association can reduce your risk of heart failure - a long-term condition in which the heart fails to pump enough blood to the rest of the body
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