With careful changes in the foods you eat and the amount of exercise you get, as well as the way you handle stress in your life – you can help to prevent and/or halt the progress of heart disease. The key lies in early detection and your decision to make healthy lifestyle choices right now. The Tampa Heart Clinic can help you do both. So how do you know if you’re at risk? Take a look at the following questions in order to determine if you may be at risk for heart disease: • Men: Are you 40-70 years of age? • Women: Are you 45-70 years of age? • Have you passed menopause? • Do you have a family history of heart disease? • Do you smoke, or are you exposed to second-hand smoke? • Do you have high cholesterol levels? • Do you have high blood pressure? • Do you have diabetes? • Do you have an inactive lifestyle? • Are you overweight? If you answer YES to two more questions, it may be beneficial for you to meet with one of the doctors at Tampa Heart Center. We’ll help to determine if you’re likely to have a serious heart event in the next year or and/or what efforts you need to take to establish a healthier lifestyle.