PHYSICAL INACTIVITY may increase your risk if...

___ You get less than a total of 30 minutes of physical activity at least three days per week.

Excess BODY WEIGHT may increase your risk if...

___ You are 20 pounds or more overweight.

DIABETES increases your risk if...

___ You have diabetes or need medicine to control your blood sugar.

Your MEDICAL HISTORY may increase your risk if...

___ You have coronary artery disease, or you have had a heart attack.
___ A doctor said you have carotid artery disease, or you have had a stroke.
___ You have an abnormal heartbeat.

Working to reduce, control or prevent as many risk factors as you can is your best defense against heart disease and stroke. Your heart and brain will thank you for taking care of yourself... and so will your loved ones.

For more information on heart disease and stroke, contact your local office of the American Heart Association.