About Women's Health: Keep Your Heart Healthy

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to think about keeping your heart healthy. Learn what you can do to prevent the number one killer of American women. Have a healthy week! Tracee How To Prevent Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. While it's true that the majority of women still believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women, the truth is that more women die of heart disease each year than die of all types of cancer combined. Sadly, the fact is that only 13% of women are even aware that heart disease is number one killer of U.S. women. See More About:  cardiovascular diseases  high blood pressure  heart attacks The Facts About Heart Disease In Women Heart disease is the single most preventable cause of death. Lifestyle factors play a key role in heart disease. Things like smoking, failing to get regular exercise, and eating a non-healthy diet can significantly increase your risk of hear disease. See More About:  estrogens  smoking  healthy eating Eating For A Healthy Heart I interviewed Carol Ritchie who is the National Volunteer Spokesperson for the American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes Cookbook. Carol was also one of the recipe developers for the cookbook. She is a traveling cooking instructor, television cooking show host, and cooking expert for a local television news station in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. See More About:  high blood pressure  heart disease  diet and exercise High Blood Pressure And Women Many people falsely assume that men are the most at risk for cardiovascular diseases, but -- at publication time -- more women than men had died of cardiovascular diseases every year since 1984. Untreated high blood pressure can cause kidney damage, and raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. The cause of 3 out of 5 cases of heart failure in women is high blood pressure. See More About:  heart disease  high blood pressure treatments  high blood pressure symptoms Women's Health Ads Healthy Diet Healthy Eating Heart Health Tips Women Heart Symptoms Healthy Living Featured Articles Use These Spices And Herbs Instead Of Salt 11 Steps To Live Longer How To Lower Your Cancer Risk 10 Ways To Prevent UTI 10 Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer Things To Know About Osteoporosis   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader Stories Of The Week Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy Prenatal Vitamins Improved My Health During Pregnancy UTI Causes Constant Need To "GO" Advertisement