Heart disease isn’t just a man’s disease. Heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are devastating to women, too. In fact, coronary heart disease, which causes heart attack, is the leading cause of death for American women. Many women believe that cancer is more of a threat, but they’re wrong. Nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart disease and stroke as from all forms of cancer, including breast. (American Heart Association) To learn more about risk factors and lifestyle changes that contribute to heart health, review these web sites:

http://www.americanheart.org

http://www.womenheart.org