Blood pressure is essentially the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps. When this pressure stays consistently too high, it places extra strain on your heart and blood vessels over time. Managing this reduces strain on your heart, supporting its long-term vitality.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood. Your body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells and produce hormones. However, when levels of certain types of cholesterol become too high, they can begin to build up as plaque in your arteries, narrowing them over time.

Diabetes affects how your body processes glucose (sugar) from the food you eat. When your blood sugar levels are consistently too high, it can lead to damage in your blood vessels and nerves throughout your body, including those connected to your heart. For many, Type 2 diabetes can be significantly influenced by lifestyle choices.

Being overweight or living with obesity means your body carries extra weight, which significantly increases the workload on your heart and can influence other risk factors like blood pressure and diabetes.

Physical inactivity means you are not getting enough regular exercise. A lack of consistent activity increases your risk of heart disease.