Have a Heart to Heart conversation with your doctor about heart disease by asking how you can change your modifiable risk factors such as:
- Physical inactivity
- High blood pressure
- Too much "bad" cholesterol (LDL), Too little "good" cholesterol (HDL)
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Diabetes
Have a Heart to Heart conversation with the women you love - your mother, sister, daughter, or friend. Tell them that heart disease is the number one killer of women and they should schedule a yearly check-up. Remind them to work out, eat right, and stop smoking to ensure they live healthier, longer lives.