Few Americans Follow 4 Main Pillars of Heart Health

Most Americans know that a heart-healthy lifestyle includes eating a healthful diet, not smoking, being physically active and keeping weight and body fat down. But a new study found that fewer than 3 percent of American adults could claim all four healthy elements.

The study, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, was based on data gathered from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 to 2006 and included a nationally representative sample of 4,745 Americans.

Do you think these finding would still be the same percentage today?  Why or why not?

You can read the short article and many comments, published on 3/24/16 in the NYTimes.