Chronic inflammation from diabetes, obesitity and other long term illnesses play a bigger role in heart disease than we realize.  Dr. Andrew Freeman, the Director of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver, says changing your lifestyle is much more cost effective than surviving a heart attack or dying from one. 
Dr. Freeman says a plant based diet, brisk exercise everyday, reducing stress, at least 7-hours of sleep each night and have a good support system around you.  ALL five of these tips -- along with not smoking are the best way to reduce your risk of a heart attack.  Go to CVDInflammation.com for more information. 
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