 The Lakewood Blue Claws present Hackensack Meridian Health's game plan for cardiovascular health. Get your HMH cardiovascular game plan at hackensackmeridianhealth.org slash blue claws. Here's Dr. C. Luff, a cardiologist with Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss cardiovascular health and preventative measures on Silver Slugger Tuesdays. Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, affecting approximately a third of all deaths. However, a vast majority of it is preventable. Here's some heart-healthy tips. First, optimize your activity. It starts with a 20 to 30 minute walk, either in the middle of lunch hour or at home, and bring some family and friends while you're at it. Secondly, is optimizing your diet. It's all about food control and portion control. A low calorie diet, low fat diet, slow sodium, low sugar, and get rid of those carbonated beverages while you're at it. And lastly, it's really important to seek medical attention on a routine basis, as heart disease is unbiased for both age and gender, and it can affect us all as we get older. So join us at hackensackmeridianhealth.org slash blue claws. Every day is a chance to do something good for your heart. Cardiovascular disease is preventable by knowing your risks and making simple lifestyle changes.