"At 44 years old [my brother] cycled, lifted weights... wasn't worried at all even though [heart attacks] run in our family. One of our other brothers had a heart attack (very young) and just on a whim the fit brother decided to get his cholesterol checked and discovered he was a walking time bomb. The doctor informed him that exercise helped but that the gene pool was against him. It never hurts to get checked out even if you're not at risk." — cmkarla
Doctor's Tip — Research shows that if your sibling, brother or sister suffers a heart attack, or chest pain from blocked arteries, the chances of any healthy brothers developing similar problems rises within 10 years by 20 percent. Talk to your doctor if you or someone in your family is at risk. More tips that could save your life >>
