Doing what you can now will reduce the chances of having a heart attack and increase your life which should be every ones goal.

Fuel for the Body:
The human body needs food to fuel us thru our busy days. Our bodies turn the food we eat into energy we need to keep our body functioning properly. Fried and fatty foods are bad for the body and gum up the works. These types of foods help build blockage in the arteries that deliver the vital supply of blood to and from the heart, and when one of them clogs you have a heart attack. Try switching your diet to broiled fish and chicken, with lots of steamed or raw vegetables. These foods are full of needed nutrients and will help keep your arteries clean and your heart strong.

Exercise:
More and more people find themselves working in offices these days, and it is common for office workers to site in their cubicles snacking throughout the workday. It is very important to balance this with proper exercise. Belonging to a gym is not enough to help you stay healthy. It is important that after you join the gym you actually show up even if it is only twice a week as long as u get a good workout. To help avoid a heart attack and stay in good shape it is important to do a good cardiovascular workout. There are many ways to do this. Most gyms offer aerobic classes as well as having exercise bicycles and treat mills that also allow for a good workout. If a gym if out of your price range there are still things you can do. Renting an aerobics workout DVD at your local video store or just go for a nice walk every evening before going to bed are two great inexpensive ways to get a good workout. When working out you should push yourself at a pace that makes you sweat and raises your pulse but no to the point you can no longer maintain a conversation.

Screwing up the Works:
Smoking, drinking and getting high, does nothing good for the body. Medical scientists are studying what if any are the benefits of Marijuana, but one thing they have already agreed on is that smoking Marijuana is worse for you because of the smoke then any benefits that the drug may offer. Smoking puts a chemical into the body that makes blood clotting more common then in someone who does not smoke, add that to poor eating habits and you have an environment that is good for a heart attack. Then take into account that some drugs like cocaine make your heart race for long periods of time. This weakens and shortens the life span of your heart and after long term use can leave you stuck in bed hooked up to machines or stuck in a wheelchair. Drinking Alcohol may be the worst of them all it not only raises the chance of heart disease it hardens your arteries and kills your liver and even your kidneys.