While data shows that breast cancer is the most feared disease among women in the U.S., in fact, heart disease is actually the #1 killer of women.

To make women more aware of the danger of heart disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and partner organizations are sponsoring a national campaign called The Heart Truth.  The campaign's goal is to give women a personal and urgent wake-up call about their risk of heart disease.

The Heart Truth is that one in three women dies of heart disease.

Unfortunately, most women don't know The Heart Truth. Only 20 percent of women identify heart disease as the greatest health problem facing women today.

Take this QUIZ to see if you are at risk for heart disease.

Click here for information about The Heart Truth Campaign

Strong Women, Strong Hearts
Miriam Nelson and Alice Lichtenstein (2005)
Explains the emerging research on risk factors, causes, and prevention of heart disease. A recommended program focuses on food patterns, increasing activity levels, weight loss, and stress/ anger management. Some recipes and exercises are included, as are self-assessments.
 
Women Are Not Small Men: Life-Saving Strategies for Preventing and Healing Heart Disease in Women
Nieca Goldberg (2003)
Organizes each risk factor for heart disease by “the facts” and “your next step.” A chapter on symptoms and diagnosis includes action plans and questions your doctor will ask.
 
Women and Heart Disease – Book Reviews 
 
American Heart Association Consumer Publications