Whereas both leisure-time and occupational physical activity lower a person’s risks of a heart attack, certain modern-day conveniences raise that risk.

A person's risk of suffering a heart attack increases by approximately 21 times in the first 24 hours after losing a loved one.

Women who are at risk for breast cancer may also be at greater risk for heart disease.

Blood pressure change at middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke during one’s lifetime.

Rose hip (Rosa canina) extract may help to reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol, among obese men and women.

Daily supplements of strawberry powder may improve heart health measures, in obese men and women.

Among a group of young, pregnant Danish women, a low intake of fish or omega-3 fatty acids associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.

Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, decrease with increased blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

People who are depressed may have a dysfunctional biological stress system, putting them at greater odds of having a heart attack.

Among people with increased cardiovascular risk, sodium intake that is too high or too low appears to be associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular events.