Physical inactivity - Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Even moderate-intensity physical activities are beneficial if done regularly and long term. More vigorous activities are associated with more benefits. Exercise can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity as well as help to lower blood pressure in some people. Obesity and overweight - People who have excess body fat are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke even if they have no other risk factors.
Obesity is unhealthy because excess weight increases the strain on the heart.
It's directly linked with coronary heart disease because it influences blood pressure, blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and makes diabetes more likely to develop. Many obese and overweight people are not able to change their condition. If you can lose as little as 10 to 20 pounds, you can help lower your heart disease risk. Diabetes mellitus - Diabetes seriously increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Even when glucose levels are under control, diabetes seriously increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.