Q My 70-year-old husband recently survived a heart attack. He’s taking medication and having cardiac rehab—he’s already quit smoking and is working on his weight—but I was wondering if there is anything else he can do to reduce his risk of having another heart attack?
J.B., via email
A According to the American Heart Association, about one in five people who’ve had a heart attack will be readmitted to a hospital for a second attack within five years.1 But there’s plenty your husband can do to lower his risk. Just make sure to consult with a qualified health practitioner first, especially when it comes to taking supplements and herbs.
EAT A MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and olive oil, a Mediterranean diet has been consistently In one study of heart attack survivors, eating a Mediterranean diet dramatically reduced the risk of suffering another heart attack as well as other cardiovascular events or death.
