How many men age 40 or older will die of a sudden, massive heart attack? Go ahead – take a guess.
1 out of 100? Nope.
1 out of 50? No.
1 out of 25? Warmer.
1 out of 10? Warmer still.
1 out of 8? Bingo.
One out of eight men age 40 or older will die of a sudden, massive heart attack, according to a new American Heart Association study detailed today in the Wall Street Journal.
Even more startling is the fact that 1 out of every 2 men age 40 or older will develop coronary heart disease. 1 out of 2! 50 percent!
Men, we all fear our own mortality but this is a conversation that you must have with your doctor.
And, ladies, you need to ensure that the men in your life are talking to their doctor about their own personal risk factors.
For obvious reasons, this issue hits home with me, but it doesn't have to hit your home.
Don't be a statistic – talk to your doctor.
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