After studying a group of healthy individuals for more than 10 years, researchers at the University of Texas     1     (discover) that those who scored     2     (poor) on five simple medical tests were 20 times    3    (likely) to develop heart disease than those with good results. The tests are not all standard,    4     the results will give you a much better and earlier sense of your heart disease risk than the traditional     5     (rely) on blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They can help you change your habits as     6     (need) to protect your heart for life. If you smoke, are overweight, have a family history of heart problems, or have any other risk     7     (factor), ask your doctor about these tests. A standard, 12-lead electrocardiogram, also known     8    an EKG, is non-invasive, painless, and usually takes only five to ten minutes. It’s considered one of the best ways     9     (assess) heart disease risk. Your doctor will place 10 small electrodes     10     measure your heart’s electrical activity on your limbs and chest and will detect any abnormal rhythms and other dangerous cardiovascular conditions.