Heart Disease

Learn about risk factors and how to prevent heart disease. Discover important heart disease symptoms to watch out for.

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Heart Disease and You

Coronary heart disease (the kind that leads to heart attack) is the most common form of heart disease. It's also the leading cause of death and disability within the United States. Our guide will help you learn to lower your risk and provide you with tools to live a heart-healthy life.

Risk Factors, Stages & More

The Cholesterol Challenge

"Promise to Love My Heart" Cholesterol Challenge

Step: Assess Your Risk.
Identify and learn about heart disease risk factors. This will help you find your ideal cholesterol levels, and create a plan of attack that meets your goals.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Stretch: Draft an Action Plan.
Make your cholesterol-lowering goals very specific, and list the steps you need to take to reach them. Learn to create your plan and see examples of healthy, attainable goals.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Leap: Meet and Modify Your Goals.
If one of your goals is to walk 20 minutes a day, tack on an extra 10. If you've managed to create a healthy eating habit, try folding in another. Commit to finding new ways to continue lowering your cholesterol.

Yes, I'll Do It!

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5 Essential Habits for a Healthy Heart

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Heart Disease and You

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