All the MDs we talked to are leading experts in their field—and they all take their heart health very seriously. (Having a dog actually has benefits for your heart health, reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke by 31 percent, per the AHA .) Dr. Hayes, Dr. Gulati, and Dr. Mieres all follow what they call a “heart healthy diet.” Eat For Heart Health: Eat a colorful plate with lots of fruits and vegetables and aim to have fatty fish two times per week. Feel like you have multiple things to change in order to boost your heart health?