Risk factors are conditions or habits that make a person more likely to develop a Disease. They can also increase the chances that an existing disease will get worse. Important risk factors for Heart Disease that you can do something about are: High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Diabetes and prediabetes Smoking Being overweight or obese Being physically inactive Having a family history of early heart disease Having a history of preeclampsia during pregnancy Unhealthy diet Age (55 or older for women) Some risk factors, such as age and family […]

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