Better food habits can help you reduce
your risk for heart attack. A healthful eating plan means choosing the
right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.
Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing,
dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help your heart.
Whether it is included in a structured exercise program or just part of
your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
The American Heart Association is
working to raise public awareness about the serious threat posed by
childhood obesity. Learn more about the various ways on how you can
become involved in improving children's health.
Heart disease is far and away the
leading cause of death of American women, but you can do a lot to help
protect yourself and women from it. Read this section for some important
advice