According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease and stroke are the most common cardiovascular diseases. They account for an alarming 40 percent of all deaths of men and women in the United States. According to CDC statistics, more than 910,000 Americans die of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. each year, or approximately one death every 35 seconds.

Fortunately there are steps that you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease, while improving your overall health. These online resources can help you and your family get Heart Healthy Today!

The Center for Disease Control (CDC): February is American Heart Month

The American Heart Association (AHA) offers countless resources on heart disease and heart health:

• AHA Homepage
• At the Heart of Health is Good Nutrition
• AHA Information on Cholesterol

US Dept of Health & Human Services: Heart Health - Quick Guide to Healthy Living

National Institutes of Health: Deliciously Healthy Eating

The Healthy Refrigerator : Resources to keep your family food choices healthy

Walking for Fitness: How to trim your waistline & improve your health | Mayo Clinic

A Walk A Day : Cardiovascular Exercise Facts | American Council on Exercise

How to Quit Smoking: Government resources from the CDC

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