Life’s Essential 8 is a set of health behaviors and factors developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) to measure and improve cardiovascular health.

Research shows that higher scores on these measures are linked to healthier biological aging, reflected in DNA markers that play a role in protecting against heart disease. This means that improving the eight Life's Essential factors may support both heart health and longevity over time.

The 8 Habits That Make Up Your Heart Health Score

1. Eat Well

The AHA recommends the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Mediterranean diets to manage weight and decrease high blood pressure.

These dietary patterns emphasize the following:

Variety of fruits and vegetables

Whole-grain bread and other whole grains

Potatoes,

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