On average, 2,200 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease, an average of one death every 39 seconds.
Thousands of people wore red today to bring awareness of heart disease to others.
See Heart Healthy at Any Age for information on how to start developing heart-healthy habits now.
In addition, here is new information from the American Heart Association on heart disease:
Lowering blood pressure in middle-aged women reduces heart attack risk.
Population-wide reduction in salt consumption recommended.
High sugar consumption may increase risk factors for heart disease in American teenagers.
Take action in February to determine what you and your loved ones can do to have healthier hearts.
