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Although it may be the number one killer of U.S. males, heart disease can be avoided by making the right long-term lifestyle adjustments.

Action Rx:
Remember the transcendental meditation master Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who briefly served as the Beatles' guru? Well, science has proven him right: meditation helps us stay calm and healthy. Reducing stress is the top priority for those wishing to maintain a heart-healthy life, and it doesn't matter how you do it--by meditating, washing the dishes or whatever--just do it!

Exercise
Remember: You can neutralize stress by exercising at least three times a week. Satisfying stress-busting exercises include: yoga, walking, and tai chi. In a study of older adults, tai chi, the ancient low-intensity Chinese exercise, was found to reduce blood pressure nearly as much as did moderate-intensity exercise.

Other elements of a heart-healthy lifestyle include:

• Maintaining a healthy weight.
• Eating a lot of dietary fiber.
• Eating minimal amounts of red meat and saturated fats.
• Eating a lot of bananas, raisins, and apricots (research has linked a diet high in potassium with lower blood pressure; these fruits are great sources).
• Keeping cholesterol levels down.
• No smoking.

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