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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

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Last updated 10/29/2009

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