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I know I'm being too prickly about this, but I see lots of articles (like this one) which approach Heart Disease this way:

"But you’re a fit, healthy guy, right? Why would you die of heart disease? Believe it or not, not every victim of the disease is overweight or inactive.”

And what is their recommendation? Well, you should lose weight and begin an exercise program!

4 posted on 06/27/2011 9:20:47 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (The USSR spent itself into bankruptcy and collapsed -- and aren't we on the same path now?)

I know I'm being too prickly about this, but I see lots of articles (like this one) which approach Heart Disease this way: "But you’re a fit, healthy guy, right? Why would you die of heart disease? Believe it or not, not every victim of the disease is overweight or inactive.” And what is their recommendation? Well, you should lose weight and begin an exercise program!

According to my primary care doctor, there is a genetic component too, but an significant portion of cardiac failure is due to unhealthy lifestyle choice.