A Woman's Heart Disease Risk
You're at risk for heart disease:
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If your father had a heart attack before age 56 or if your mother had one before age 60.
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If you are 20 percent or more overweight.
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If body fat is concentrated around your midsection.
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If you have a low level of HDL ("good") cholesterol and a high level of LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
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If you have diabetes.
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If you have high blood pressure.
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If you smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke.
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If you don't exercise.
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If you are under constant stress.
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