Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. with NEARLY 700,000 people dying each year, ABOUT 29% of all U.S. deaths.

To protect yourself, consider the following check list:

–Eating a healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fatty fish.
–If you smoke—QUIT!
–Maintain a healthy body weight
–Talk to your doctor about an exercise routine you can follow and incorporating Omega 3’s into your diet.

Omega-3s reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by breaking down the bad cholesterol (triglycerides) in the blood stream.  Hypertension also lowers with an increase in Omega-3s and research has shown that Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are important for healthy cardiovascular function.