About.com Health: Protect Your Heart

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. (While many people know that heart disease is a leading cause of death in men, it may come as a surprise to learn that it is also the leading cause of death in women, and kills more than twice as many women each year as breast cancer!) This week, we want to do everything we can to help you to lower your risk of developing heart disease, and live a healthier life in the process. Educate yourself and implement as many healthy changes as you can, and you can significantly lower your risk. Now is the time to start working on heart disease prevention! --Elizabeth Scott Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. Assess Your Risk For Heart Disease About 40% of adults are at an intermediate risk of developing heart disease, and 25% are at high risk. Learn how to determine your risk, and see what this means for you. How To Assess Your Risk Cardiac Risk Quiz For Women Should You Have A Cardiac Calcium Scan? Search Related Topics:  cardiac risk factors  preventing heart disease  Risk Factors and Top Changes To Make There are many things you can do to lower your risk, including quitting smoking, consuming a healthy diet, and engaging in regular exercise. Here are the most important things to know now. How To Keep Your Heart Healthy Smoking and Heart Disease Heart Disease and Diabetes How Bad Is Obesity, Really? Search Related Topics:  cardiac risk factors  preventing heart disease  Heart-Smart Diet Strategies What is a heart-healthy diet? Here are some important things to know about when planning meals. What Is A Heart-Healthy Diet? Best Foods For Heart Health What Is The Best Diet After A Heart Attack? Search Related Topics:  heart disease prevention  heart-healthy diet  Live A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle There is much you can do to protect yourself from heart disease. Here are some simple and important lifestyle habits you can adopt to significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease. Exercise: How Much Do You Really Need? Four Dietary Rules Virtually Everyone Can Agree To Your Quit-Smoking Toolbox Five Lifestyle Choices That Save Lives Search Related Topics:  cardiac risk factors  preventing heart disease  Related Searches Heart Health Foods Physical Health About Heart Disease Diet and Health Health Symptoms Featured Articles Take Time To Say "Om" Make It "Meatless Monday" From Now On What NOT To Say About Health Issues Lifestyle Tips For Fighting Cancer Address Your Stress: This Is The Month! Get Back On Track With Your Goals!   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Heart-Healthy Resources Basics of Metabolic Syndrome How Bad Is Emotional Stress, And What Can You Do About It? Physical Activity Guidelines   Follow us on: Advertisement