Forbes: Our Homes Can Increase Our Coronary Risk: Pro Tips On Reducing It
February 4, 2026Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and heart failure, remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for nearly three in 10 fatalities, according to the latest report from the American Heart Association. In 2023, the last year for which data is available, deaths from cardiovascular disease totaled 916,000. Are our home environments risk factors? Can they be a source of support for heart health instead? Yes and yes. Here’s what three knowledgeable professionals are saying.
Coronary Health at Home
Our homes can support or sabotage our health, as Aruni Bhatnagar, Ph.D., FAHA, co-director of the AHA’s Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science and chief of the University of Louisville’s division of environmental medicine, explains. They can also make recovery more challenging, as occupational therapist Sydney Marshman reveals. The ideal time to address the health issues and potential in our spaces is when we’re healthy and planning a new build, addition or remodel. The next best time is now.