
A new heart-healthy lifestyle — Heart disease remains America’s No. 1 health risk for women, claiming more than 500,000 lives each year. Even more startling, the death rate among African-American women ages 35-74 is up to 71% higher than the rate for other groups. Don’t become another statistic. Educate yourself on symptoms, risk factors, and things you can do to stack the odds in your favor, starting today.