My brother just had a heart attack. How do I prevent getting a heart attack myself?
If your brother had a heart attack at a young age, that puts you at risk. You should:
1. Avoid smoking.
2. Lose weight so that your BMI or body mass index is less than 25.
3. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
4. Exercise.
Taking omega three fatty acids can also help. Also, see a doctor who will check your cholesterol, and consider medication if appropriate, including aspirin, and medicine to lower cholesterol.
To learn more about preventing heart attacks, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Expert: Stephen Kopecky, MD
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