To mark Heart Health Month, Cleveland Clinic Wellness shares three tips for improving your cardiac constitution that you might not be familiar with:

1. Watch your alcohol intake: “Heavy drinking increases your risk of heart disease and heart attack as much as high blood pressure and obesity do, according to one new study.” Recent research also suggests that even moderate drinking could put you at greater risk of atrial fibrillation, which can lead to a stroke.
2. Pay attention to your shoulders: “People who have shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries may be more prone to heart disease, according to a preliminary study.” If you suffer from either condition, ask your doctor about further risk factors, like high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
3. Lift weights: “In a recent study, just one 20-minute resistance exercise session improved blood vessel function, an important measure of heart health, in a group of people with diabetes.” So don’t just do cardio — include some kind of strength training in your workout routine.

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