The earlier in life children reach their lowest body mass index (BMI) signals potential heart disease risk factors and may become evident as early as age 7, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007.

Even though statistics show most American adults who die from are people living with heart disease, more than one in three such people do not plan on getting a flu shot this year.

Noticeable weight gain over a short period of time can indicate future hospitalization for heart failure, according to an article published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.

Diabetes can negatively affect heart health. That fact has been long-established by medical research. However, new studies are finding that heart attack may indicate an increased risk of developing diabetes.

Treating people who have early cardiovascular abnormalities, but show no symptoms of cardiovascular disease, can slow progression and even reverse damage to the heart and blood vessels.

If you think most diabetics know heart disease is a large threat for them, think again. If they are aware of their increased heart disease risk, they often control their blood sugar to ease the anxiety they feel about their heart health. That is a wise strategy; however, a New York Times article makes that argument that controlling cholesterol is similarly essential for diabetics. It is also quick to point out the tie between blood pressure and heart health.