Keep an eye on

Sleep

Adults who net fewer than six hours per night can be more at risk for heart disease than those who log six to eight hours. If menopauserelated night sweats are part of the issue, keeping your bedroom at 20°C or lower can help. If you have regular fatigue during the day and snore, you may want to be checked for sleep apnea.

Immunisations

When you’re older, having the flu can raise your risk of heart issues because it can affect your blood pressure and heart rate. So get an annual flu shot. Adults aged 70 or older should also talk to their doctor about a pneumonia vaccination.

Vitamin D

More research is pointing to vitamin D deficiency as a factor in heart disease, and people don’t synthesise D as easily as they age. Get your D levels checked yearly.