Protecting your heart health after menopause requires a multi-faceted approach. Adopting a heart-healthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting saturated fat and sodium, is fundamental. Regular aerobic exercise, for an average of 150 minutes per week, helps manage weight, lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol levels. It is also critical to manage other risk factors by not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and working with your doctor to control conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.