Blood Pressure - Optimal blood pressure reading is below 120/80 mm Hg. However, if you have several risk factors for heart disease and stroke or other problems related to high blood pressure (such as kidney disease), you may need to treat your blood pressure.

Body Mass Index (BMI) - Healthy body mass index ranges between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2. If your BMI is higher than 25, you should strive to achieve a healthy weight.

Cholesterol Levels - If you have any risk factors for heart disease and stroke, you may need to have your cholesterol tested at an earlier age. Establish a target level for you based on your personal risk factors, taking into account your age, total cholesterol level, smoking status, and systolic blood pressure, among other factors.