One of the best ways we can all ensure healthier lives is to take a more proactive role in monitoring our own wellness. Through exercise, healthy eating habits, weight management and smoking cessation, we can enjoy heart-healthier lifestyles. Risk Factors & Heart Disease Years of study and extensive clinical data have identified various factors that can increase your risk of heart disease. Major Risk Factors that CANNOT be changed. Hereditary risk factors & personal risk factors cannot be changed. Major Risk Factors that CAN be changed. Lifestyle risk factors can be changed, therefore reducing your risk. Contributing Risk Factors Diabetes mellitus, Obesity and Stress are three contributing risk factors.

If you or your family members have any questions about chest pain symptoms, please feel free to contact your Ohio Valley HeartCare cardiologist or medical specialist at (800) 26-HEART.