You've heard it many times: heart disease is North America's number one killer. But there's much you can do to protect yourself. The first thing is to understand what the risk factors are, then assess your personal risk.
Some things you can't do much about, such as your family history, but most of the risk factors are well within your control. Your diet, exercise, stress management, blood pressure, and more are within your control.
While nothing can guarantee you'll never experience heart problems, making lifestyle changes to reduce your risk is the best way of ensuring your senior years will be many and fulfilling. What are you waiting for? Get started today.