There are lifestyle changes that you can make right now to take good care of your heart and prevent heart disease.  Taking a proactive rather than a reactive stand against heart disease is good for you.  Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the United States.  Simple changes can make all the difference, but even simple changes are not easy.  If you smoke, you must quit.  If you are overweight, you must lose those unhealthy pounds, but not by starving or taking pills that speed up your heart rate.  You have to do it with an exercise program that will take time, and you have to eat less, but eat healthy. It makes good sense to eat more green and leafy vegetables, and drink lots of water.  You need calcium for strong bones and no Tran’s fats.  You have to learn to read the back of the package to find out how much Tran's fat, sodium and cholesterol are in that little cracker.  You also must try to reduce the stress in your life and if there is a history of heart disease in your family, it is a great idea to visit your physician at least twice a year for check ups.   These few steps can make a huge difference in the quality of living for us all.