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Health Tip: At Risk for Another Heart Attack?

Posted on 10/29/2009, 09:00
By -- Diana Kohnle

Factors that raise your chances of subsequent trouble

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

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

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