The key to longevity is to take really great care of your heart.

Its also intimately connected with your neurological system, she says.

So your mood and stress levels have a huge impact on how your heart feels.

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So what are the heart health tips that a cardiologist actually lives by?

See for yourself, straight from Dr. Haythe.

(Note to self: Hit the gym today.)

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Thankfully, you donthaveto be a runner to take care of your heart.

Stick to a Mediterranean-style diet

The word restrictive isnt part of Dr. Haythes eating vocabulary.

(Hello there,Mediterranean diet!)

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Its okay to have fries and pizza now and thenjust make them delicious ones!

Take it from a heart docyou have to live a little.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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If you experienceheart racing at night, you might want to consider doing some deep breathing.

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