Evaluating Your Heart Disease Risk

Make exercise part of your daily routine for a healthier, happier heart. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week (150 minutes total) to help control your blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and blood sugar.

You're doing great! Challenge yourself to hit the 150-minute mark, which is best for your heart. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least five days a week (150 minutes total) to help control your blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and blood sugar.

Great job! You’re hitting the recommended amount of exercise each week to keep your heart healthy. Keep up the good work.

Your BMI is 0.0, which may be below the healthy range because of your weight. Being underweight may lead to certain health risks, such as osteoporosis, malnutrition and anemia. To protect your long-term health, talk to your doctor about your individual risk factors and personalized weight management options.

Your BMI is 0.0, which is in a healthy range and great for your heart health.

Your BMI is 0.0, which may be outside of the healthy range because of your weight. However, weight is one of the heart disease risk factors you can change. If a healthier diet and exercise routine haven’t helped, talked to a health care provider about personalized weight-management options.

That’s great! A low stress level is good for your heart. When your stress goes up, remember you can always take three deep breaths — anywhere, anytime — to bring your heart rate down and refocus your mind.

The better you manage your response to stress, the healthier your heart can be. Talk to your friends, family and health care provider for recommendations for stress-reducing activities, like deep breathing, exercise, diet modification and limited alcohol and caffeine intake.

That’s great to hear. Keep monitoring your whole health to avoid diabetes and ensure your heart stays healthy for years to come.

Having diabetes influences your heart disease risk, but it’s a manageable condition with the right care. Talk to your doctor about the best ways to mitigate your other risk factors.