Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a result of advances in modern medicine, the leading causes of mortality have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Today, heart disease is the number one mortality risk among both sexes in the United States. Heart disease has a variety of risk factors, some of which are hereditary; however, there is a lot that you can do to mitigate the risks associated with heart disease. Concerning lifestyle, one can reduce their risk of heart disease by eating healthier, cutting back on alcohol, exercising more often, and quitting smoking. There is also a lot that can be done to … Continue reading →