Three Heart-Healthy Makeovers Young or old, slim or overweight, male or female: Heart disease does not discriminate. We're all at risk for heart disease, still one of the top health conditions in the United States.

Over time, symptoms leading to heart disease -- such as plaque buildup in arteries, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol -- can cause havoc in your body without your knowledge. But eventually, something has to give -- either a heart attack gets your attention, or you realize the significant role your cardiovascular system plays in your well-being. That's when you turn your lifestyle around by tossing out your cigarettes, exercising, and eating healthy, just for starters.

And if you think heart disease can't happen to you, think again. These three different people from three walks of life all had their health challenged by heart disease. But now they are living well to tell the tale.

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