Health Tip: At Risk for Another Heart Attack?

Factors that raise your chances of subsequent trouble

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(HealthDay News) -- If you've had a heart attack, you may be at risk for another one unless you make some major lifestyle changes.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians says the following risk factors increase your risk of having a subsequent heart attack:

• Lack of exercise
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Being overweight
• Having high cholesterol or high blood pressure
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Smoking
• Too much stress

-- Diana Kohnle