Life’s Essential 8 is a list of 8 key aspects of heart health that was made by the American Heart Association.

  1. Eating a heathy diet
  2. Being more physically active
  3. Not smoking tobacco
  4. Sleeping well
  5. Being a healthy weight
  6. Having a healthy cholesterol level
  7. Managing blood sugar
  8. Managing blood pressure

 

Following Life’s Essential 8 can help you lead a healthier lifestyle.

While this list was created for heart health, these things also help with your overall health. They can also help with a lot of health conditions, like diabetes and lung health.

 

Image is adapted from a visual created by the American Heart Association

 

Keep your health great by following Life’s Essential 8!