Americans Doing More for Heart Health

More than 93% of U.S. adults engage in at least one of three recommended behaviors to prevent heart disease, according to a new report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. More than 56% of adults surveyed by the agency in 2004 got moderate to vigorous exercise three times a week, 78% did not smoke and 39% had a healthy body mass index or weight. However, only 18% practiced all three heart-healthy behaviors while 6% did not practice any, and 18% continued to smoke after their doctor found indicators of heart disease.