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Steps women can take to prevent heart disease and stroke.

Slideshow of women’s unique risk factors for heart disease.

Slideshow of steps women can take to lower their risk for heart disease.

Steps women can take to prevent heart disease.

Heart disease is the most common cause of death in American women, and some types of heart disease are more common in women.

February is American Heart Month. Raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it.

Preventing and managing chronic (ongoing) stress can help lower your risk for serious health problems like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Share this resource to help people manage stress.

Taking aspirin every day can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer in some people age 50 to 59. Share this resource to encourage people to ask their doctors about taking aspirin.

Preventing and managing chronic (ongoing) stress can help lower your risk for serious health problems like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. Share this resource to help people manage stress.

Taking aspirin every day can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer in some people age 50 to 59. Share this resource to encourage people to ask their doctors about taking aspirin.