Tips to Prevent Heart Disease in Women

Heart disease kills 500,000 women every year in the United States, making it the number one health threat for women between 40 and 60 years of age. Most women are not aware of this fact, and if asked, the majority would say breast cancer is the biggest threat they face. In fact, breast cancer only kills 42,000 per year.

Form Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health:

"The good news is that heart disease is the most preventable cause of death in women. Heart disease prevention is easy, if you follow a few simple tips..."

Smoking and Heart Disease:

• About.com Heart Disease
• Smoking and Atherosclerosis
• Smoking-Related Heart Disease Statistics