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How to Prevent 80% of Cardiovascular Events

Four out of five men could avoid a heart attack with simple lifestyle adjustments, according to a new longitudinal study following 20,721 Swedish men aged 45 to 79 over an 11 year period.

Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the study found that almost 80% of heart attacks or cardiovascular (CV) events could be prevented by managing weight, eating healthily, being active, not smoking and limiting alcohol intake.

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Source: pharmacydaily.com.au, Wednesday 1 October 2014