Do you know what your blood type is? You might want to since your blood type could also determine your risk of having a heart attack.
At least that's what one researcher has found out - that some blood types have a greater chance of having a heart attack than others.
A new study out of the Harvard School of Public Health looked at more than 90,000 men and women over 20 years. Researchers found that certain blood types ended up developing heart attacks more often than others. IT turns out that those with blood types A, B or AB have a greater chance of having heart problems than those who have blood type O. And of those blood types that have a higher risk, those with AB had the greatest risk of having a heart attack - 20% increased chance.
Although knowing that your blood type might increase your risk of having a heart attack can help you live a healthier life, doing other things can go a lot further to make sure your heart stays healthy. Quitting smoking, eating right, keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol controlled are some of the best steps you can take. But knowing your blood type is always a good idea anyway, so find out what it is. That'll also help you see which group you fall into.
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