Every 40 seconds, a US adult suffers from a heart attack (myocardial infarction-MI). In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Most often heart disease goes undiagnosed until someone experiences MI signs or an abnormal heart rhythm. This is dangerous. It is important that you are aware of the risk factors and symptoms so that you can take prompt action. This blog aims to highlight some lifestyle-change recommendations to prevent a recurring heart attack. The major cause of MI reoccurrence is people making the same lifestyle choices as before that contributed to their first heart attack. Not to mention their genetics that remains unaltered. After surviving a life-threatening MI, you’re probably certain of one thing: you don’t want another such event to unfold. Yet, recurrent heart attacks are common (the second time occurring within 5 years of the first one). Here are some proactive steps to take or lifestyle habits to follow to lessen chances of a second h...