You are more likely to develop heart disease if someone in your family has had it -- especially if they had it before age 50. Your risk for heart disease goes up the older you get.

The following factors also increase your risk of heart disease:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• High LDL "bad" cholesterol
• Low HDL "good" cholesterol
• Menopause
• Not getting enough physical activity or exercise
• Obesity
• Smoking

If you suspect you are at risk, consider taking HeartAware, an online risk screennig.