Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.  There are many different forms of heart disease.  The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself.  This is called coronary artery disease and happens slowly over time. It's the major reason people have heart attacks.

Other kinds of heart problems may happen to the valves in the heart, or the heart may not pump well and cause heart failure. Some people are born with heart disease.

There are measures that can be taken to lessen the risk of heart disease. Many factors can be improved like diet, exercise, stress management, and smoking cessation.  You can help prevent heart disease by improving some of the underlying contributing factors and conditions in your life.  Such preventative measures will decrease your chance of heart disease and increase your quality of life. Healthy living and a heart healthy lifestyle are smart choices that can pay big dividends as we age. Read More...

You can help reduce your risk of heart disease by taking steps to control factors that put you at greater risk:

-Control your blood pressure

-Lower your cholesterol

-Don't smoke

-Get enough exercise