Study: Having good neighbors could reduce heart attack risk

Study: Having good neighbors could reduce heart attack risk
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A new study at the University of Michigan found that having good neighbors can drastically reduce the risk of heart attack in seniors.

The study, which was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health on Tuesday, looked at the cardiovascular health of 5,276 participants "with no history of heart problems," reports AFP. The study lasted four years and started in 2006. Over the course of the study, 148 participants suffered from heart attacks.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.