By: Aaron Van Dike

Overall well-being is not possible without a healthy heart. Since heart disease is one of the leading killers among Americans, this is definitely an issue that many people are concerned about. However, while people remain concerned, they are not always aware of the fact that certain lifestyle choices can increase the risk for long-term cardiac damage. Seven of these lifestyle choices are discussed below.

Excessive Use of Alcohol

Drinking alcohol in moderation (defined as two drinks a day for a man and one drink a day for a woman) will not likely have much of an impact on the heart. If red …read more