A popular TV doctor, Dr Hilary Jones, has shared his tips for top heart health – and has a warn:ing for those who has popular activity which can ‘double the chance’ of a heart atta:ck.

The doc said keeping our precious tickers healthy all comes down to losing those excess pounds and kicking a particular habit to the curb.

The doctor continued: “Don’t strain it [your heart] by carrying too much weight, exercise it regularly – it’s a muscle – it loves a bit of exercise.”

He also alerted against ‘clogging up your heart’ with too much cholesterol.

However, he also had a stark remind for people who rely on one harmful vice,adding: “Don’t smoke, your heart hates that.”

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Quitting for good also enhances physical well-being and reduces the risk of smoking-related diseases such as canc3rs, lung disease, heart conditions and stokes – and can even improve mental health.

In one video, he talks about the importance of making ‘relaxation’a priority for heart health, with scheduled down-time breaks away from the stress of everyday life.

Dr Hilary said: “Life can be pretty stressful, can’t it.

“Constant, relentless, exhausting – but too much stress is bad for our heart.”

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He suggests followers to ‘do what I do’ by putting time aside “just for yourself in your diary and chill out a bit