It is possible to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease – by eliminating the risk factors you can control, and managing the risk factors you cannot control. Below you will find more information on making appropriate lifestyle changes that will help to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease
• Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
• Components of Food
• Cholesterol in the Blood
• Calculating Calories and Fat Grams
• Determining Your Body Mass Index
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Obesity
• Overview of Obesity
• Treatment of Obesity
• Obesity Treatment Overview
• Medical Treatment for Obesity
• Surgical Treatment for Obesity
• Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery
• Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
• Maintaining Weight Loss
• Preventing Obesity
• Exercise: Before Starting an Exercise Program
• Designing an Exercise Program
• Risks of Physical Inactivity