11 measures

Here are 11 measures you can take to reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease:

  1. Control your Blood Pressure

    • Keep it under 130/70

  1. Optimize your diet by avoiding:

    • Preservatives
    • Sugar
    • Flour-containing food

  1. Exercise for a few minutes a day

  1. Sleep well (at least 7 hours)

  1. Decrease your stress level

  1. Surround yourself with friends and family

  1. Maintain a good weight

    • Body Mass Index (BMI) under 25

  1. Maintain your HbA1c under 5.6

  1. Maintain your waist circumference

    • Men under 37 inches
    • Women under 31 inches

  1. Keep an eye on your cholesterol

  1. Avoid toxins of any sort

    • Alcohol
    • Nicotine
    • Recreational Drugs