Heart Health for Women

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. It’s never too late to prevent heart disease or to take positive steps to manage your condition if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease. The New Year is a great time to make some changes, and you can start by taking better care of yourself. 
With busy lives women live these days, it’s sometimes hard to slow down and take time for yourself. Let February be your fresh start. We want to provide you with some tools and encouragement to help you take the first step toward a better you.  
2010 Calendar 
Want an opportunity to improve your health in 2010? Here’s a link to the 2010 Heart Disease Management Calendar: Living Well With Heart Disease Calendar  
Each month contains general information and tips for managing heart disease based on recommendations from nationally recognized organizations. Topics covered in the calendar include monthly heart care tips, recording your important numbers including blood pressure and weight, suggestions for physical activity, advice on taking medications safely, heart-friendly meal planning tips, and additional resources for understanding more about heart disease.  
Print out the calendar to use as a tool. Make sure to share it and discuss it with your doctor before you make any changes so you can manage your treatment plan together.  
Women and Heart Disease Videos 
See our educational videos about Heart Disease and Women. Learn more about how you can take care of yourself. 
Heart Disease Facts: What Every Woman Should Know  
What Should Women Know About Heart Disease?  
Want to Know More? 
Are you motivated and ready to take action? For more information and tools to help get started on the new you, visit: 
The National Heart Lung & Blood Institute:

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