Are you at risk for heart disease? 

Get in touch with your own risk factors

A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chances of getting a disease. Some risk factors for heart disease are out of your control.  This includes things like increasing age as well as heredity, such as race or a family history of heart disease.

Most risk factors, however, are within your control. 

Risk factors for heart disease

Minimizing these things in your life can significantly lower your risk of heart disease:

• Smoking tobacco
• High blood cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Physical inactivity
• Obesity or being overweight
• Diabetes
• Stress and anger
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Metabolic syndrome

How do I reduce my risk factors?

Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your unique risks.  With a little effort, you have the potential to add years to your life.