The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) found that the overall risk of developing heart disease in U.S. adults has not dropped over the last 18 years. Some individual risk factors were found to have lowered, such as a decreased smoking. However, heart disease risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes have risen. "The results of this study suggest that a more holistic public health approach to reduce CHD risk may be needed," the investigators said.

What do they mean by a more "holistic" approach? Perhaps that a more active, healthy, balanced lifestyle be promoted by government? In the media? The key to preventing heart disease is simple -- living a relaxed, happily productive and satisfying life, full of love and generosity.

Try forgiving someone, especially yourself if you miss a day of exercise or eat something you like that isn't so good for you. If you are content and relaxed in your life, it is far easier to motivate to exercise everyday. Plus, eating healthy balanced meals will make you feel good on an emotional-spiritual level, so it won't be difficult to get up and moving.