There are many reasons some people might neglect their health. Feeling lazy about making changes coupled with ignorance or denial can make people slow to accept that all those little splurges on French fries or sodas, and all those days it seemed pointless to bother with some exercise add up in the end to put one at risk for a dangerous disease. Knowledge is power, though, and being informed and realistic about the causes of heart disease is the first step in improving the chances of beating the odds with regards to cardiovascular disease. 1 in 4 may be the current statistic, but it doesn't have to stay that way.