Literature Review

I recently read the article "Heart Health and What Family History Can Tell You" by Heather Westmoreland, MD. The article talks about the significance of family history in cardiovascular health. Medical research recently found that when a person has a close relative like a sibling or parent with a history of heart problems and a relative like an uncle or an aunt are ten times more likely to have heart health problems. Knowing about your family history of heart disease is important in making sure you are proactive in protecting your heart like maintaining a healthy level of cholesterol. Like always, it is important to maintain a healthy weight, eat healthy, and exercise daily.