1. Eat Mediterranean-type food: A high fat Mediterranean-type diet, which includes omega-3 fatty acid, olive oil and nuts, is good for heart and overall health, say experts including an Indian-origin doctor. According to the researchers, daily consumption of a sugary drink (150 calories) is associated with a significantly increased risk of type-2 diabetes whereas daily consumption of a handful of nuts or four tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (around 500 calories) is associated with a significantly reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

2. Refrain from leading a sedentary lifestyle: Sitting for long hours everyday is associated with increased coronary artery calcification that can increase the risk of a heart attack, new research conducted by an American institute says. Analysing heart scans and physical activity records of more than 2,000 adults, they found each hour of sedentary time per day on average was associated with a 14 percent increase in coronary artery calcification burden. Coronary artery calcification, measured through a non-invasive CT heart scan, indicates the amount of calcium contained in plaques within the heart's arteries. This study offered a unique perspective on the effects of sedentary behaviour because it links sitting with an early marker for heart disease risk.