There are many
risk factors for a person developing heart disease, and we suspected that you
probably know most of them, but, far and away, cigarette smoking is the one
thing we can control to reduce our risk of developing heart problems.
There are other risk factors like not exercising enough and eating a high-fat
diet. Those with a strong family history of heart problems are at an
increased risk too. But here is one thing you may not have thought about, but
evidence-based medicine says it's a major issue. People who suffer from
depression are at a greater risk of heart problems down the line. The bottom line
is to seek medical attention if you think you are depressed.
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