Age

Heart disease becomes more prevalent as we get older. At age 40, there is a 49% chance that men will have a heart attack in their lifetime - 32% for females. If you reach age 70 without a heart attack, there still is a 35% chance you will have a heart attack in your lifetime. Over 83 percent of people who die of coronary heart disease are 65 or older.

Heart Health as We Age

As we age, it becomes more and more important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors.