Many people believe that heart disease is a risk for older men. And everyone knows the normal risk factors of heart disease, like eating foods that are high in cholesterol or not exercising. Women need to understand the facts. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women; in fact, it kills six times as many people as breast cancer.

More facts at the source.

And apparently sleep can reduce the risk!

Who knew?

i read a good blog on heart issues at http://healthtreatments.blogspot.com

Make sure you get a regukar physical regardless of age!

I went to the ER two weeks ago with pain, had two irregular EKGs but my heart is fine. Now....who can explain this?

The stress of it may cause a heart attack!!! Medications, stress, plaque, genetics, .......whatever...can cause heart problems. Makes you want to pitch a tent outside the ER door. :~(