According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Of these, over 600,000 are a first heart attack and about 200,000 happen to people who have already had a heart attack. Even more thought provoking is that about 1 in 5 heart attacks is silent, where the damage is done, but the person is not aware of it.
A heart attack happens when the blood supply to a portion of the heart is suddenly cut off. Continue reading “Protect Your Heart With These 4 Tips”
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Two days ago, musician Tom Petty died of a heart attack at the age of 66. His legacy will be his music, which spanned 40 years and included songs like American Girl and Free Falling. However, his passing should also serve as a reminder that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women.
Did you know that 80% of heart attacks could be prevented if we overhauled our diet and lifestyle?
