How to cut your heart attack risk in half

If you have a history of heart attacks, you're a good candidate for cardiac rehab classes. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, explains how cardiac rehab improves cholesterol, reduces inflammation, eases depression, and more.

Staying physically active can be part of your recovery—and help to prevent another cardiac episode.

This program can lower your risk of dying by up to 30 percent.

Every year millions of people have heart attacks. But there are steps you can take to lower your risk.

Here’s what you need to know to avoid another and get your health—and life—back on track.

Start by taking your meds and making your appointments.