Which lifestyle changes were described as decreasing cardiovascular disease risk?

• A. Regular exercise, better eating, avoid smoking
• B. Ignore health guidelines
• C. Skip medical checkups
• D. Only take vitamins

Answer: (A)

Regular exercise, healthier eating, and not smoking are proven ways to cut cardiovascular disease risk because they target the main modifiable factors that drive heart disease. Exercise strengthens the heart, helps manage blood pressure, improves lipid balance, supports healthy weight, and boosts insulin sensitivity. A better diet supports heart health by lowering bad cholesterol and blood sugar, reducing blood pressure, and helping maintain a healthy weight. Quitting smoking removes a major source of endothelial damage, inflammation, and clotting that accelerates atherosclerosis. When these changes are combined, they work together to markedly lower risk.

Choices that ignore health guidelines, skip medical checkups, or rely only on vitamins don’t address these key risk factors effectively, so they don’t provide meaningful cardiovascular protection.