But now here’s the good news: You have tremendous power to prevent heart disease—and you can start today. By learning about your own personal risk factors and by making healthful changes in your diet, physical activity, and other daily habits, you can greatly reduce your risk of developing heart-related problems. Even if you already have heart disease, you can take steps to lessen its severity. So use this handbook to learn more about heart healthy living. Talk with your physician to get more answers. Start taking action today to protect your heart. As one woman doctor put it, “Heart disease is a ‘now’ problem. .
