Diseases and Conditions
Small vessel disease
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Alternative medicine
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Lifestyle and home remedies
Heart-healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent and manage small vessel disease. Lifestyle changes may include:
- Losing weight if you're not at a healthy weight
- Getting regular physical activity
- Eating a healthy diet that's low in salt and rich in fruit, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains
- Quitting smoking or tobacco use
