More Knowledge About Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

Heart disease and stroke may be the leading causes of death, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to prevent them. Although we lack the power to change some risk factors, such as family history, gender or age – there are some modifiable risk factors that can be improved with simple lifestyle changes. MidMichigan Health’s Heart Failure Clinic Coordinator Jennifer Dankers, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C., provides an overview of the causes of heart disease and stroke, discusses controllable risk factors and provides some practical tips on how to reduce your overall risk of heart disease and stroke.