Section 3. Main ideas and Supporting details.
1. Of course, scientists have always had their pet theories, and historically all of the following have been linked as companions to heart disease.
First, a high level of fat and cholesterol in the diet.
Second, cigarette smoking. Third, physical inactivity.
Fourth, being overweight. And Fifth, high blood pressure.
2. There are some similarities between the two men.
Both are married, have grown children, are in their mid-fifties, and have been very successful in their business careers.
Both are hard workers and have achieved a position of financial security and responsibility in their jobs.
Their professional lives are not easy for either of them.
But life for Adam has been full of tension and hostility, whereas, for Bert, life has been much more enjoyable.