Adherence

Combining four or more healthy lifestyle factors (walking pace ≥2 mph, leisure activity ≥845 kcal/week, no current smoking, modest alcohol intake, and BMI <30 kg/m2) is associated with a 45% lower risk of incident heart failure compared to having zero or one such factor.

To significantly reduce your risk of heart failure as you age, aim to adopt at least four of these five habits: walk at a brisk pace (≥2 mph), engage in moderate leisure activity (≥845 kcal/week), quit smoking, drink alcohol in moderation (≥1 drink/week), and maintain a BMI under 30. You don't need to be perfect; even two or three of these factors offer substantial protection.