Eating well, getting regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight will help to lessen the severity of your condition. If you smoke, you'll need to quit. Reducing stress and limiting alcohol use can also improve your heart health. And, if you have diabetes, you will need to carefully manage it. Be sure to see your doctor regularly for follow-up visits. The good news is that you can control heart disease. There is much you can do to manage your condition.