Myth: No one in my family has heart disease, so I don’t have to worry about it.

Fact: Mary Ann Bauman, MD, Medical Director for Women’s Health and Community Relations at Integris Health, Oklahoma City, says, even if no one in your family has heart disease, “You can overcome your good genes” and develop heart problems due to unhealthful lifestyle choices. So, a healthful lifestyle including a good, balanced diet, weight management, not smoking, and getting enough exercise is crucial.