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  1. www.heart.org › en › healthy-livingLife's Essential 8 | American Heart Association

    Your checklist for lifelong good health. Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association.

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  3. www.heart.org › en › healthy-livingLife's Essential 8 Fact Sheet | American Heart Association

    • Eat Better: Aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds and cooking in non-tropical oils such as olive and canola.
    • Be More Active: Adults should participate in 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity. Walking is great for moderate levels of activity.
    • Quit Tobacco: Use of inhaled nicotine delivery products, which includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., including about a third of all deaths from heart disease.
    • Get Healthy Sleep: Getting a good night’s sleep every night is vital to cardiovascular health. Adults should aim for an average of 7-9 hours, and babies and kids need more depending on their age.

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  5. newsroom.heart.org › news › american-heartAmerican Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular ...

    Jun 29, 2022 · American Heart Association’s checklist to measure cardiovascular health is updated, now called Life’s Essential 8™, adding healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health.

  6. www.ahajournals.org › doi › 10Life’s Essential 8: Updating and Enhancing the American Heart ...

    Jun 29, 2022 · Life’s Essential 8 includes the 8 components of cardiovascular health: healthy diet, participation in physical activity, avoidance of nicotine, healthy sleep, healthy weight, and healthy levels of blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure. Open in viewer. The Concept of Cardiovascular Health.

  7. cpr.heart.org › en › healthy-livingLife's Essential 8 | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

    • Eat Better. Aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds, and cooking in non-tropical oils such as olive and canola.
    • Be More Active. Adults should get 2 ½ hours of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week. Kids should have 60 minutes every day, including play and structured activities.
    • Quit Tobacco. Use of inhaled nicotine delivery products, which includes traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping, is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., including about a third of all deaths from heart disease.
    • Get Healthy Sleep. Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Children require more: 10-16 hours for ages 5 and younger, including naps; 9-12 hours for ages 6-12; and 8-10 hours for ages 13-18.

  8. www.heart.org › - › mediaAHA My Life Check Brochure - American Heart Association

    Live Healthy. Introducing Life’s Essential 8TM. It’s never too late to make better health choices. You can achieve ideal cardiovascular health by adhering to the eight components of Life’s Essential 8: Eat a healthy diet consistent with American Heart Association recommendations.

  9. www.heart.org › en › newsGuidelines Resource Center | American Heart Association

    The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke. What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? Find answers in the Guidelines Resource Center.