Heart Disease Resources

Heart disease kills more women every year than cancer, car accidents, and type 2 diabetes. That's why on February 3 we celebrate National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women -- to raise awareness about the number 1 killer of women and how to stop it. Don't forget to wear red, and don't stop there. Check out these resources to help you get on track.

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Heartburn or a Heart Attack?

When Carolyn Thomas went to the hospital for chest pain and nausea, doctors diagnosed acid reflux and sent her home -- but she was really having a heart attack. Now this Canadian blogger is using her site to make sure every woman knows what it really feels like to have a heart attack.

Know Your Numbers

You don't want to wait until you have a heart attack to change your ways. Do you know your cholesterol levels? Body Mass Index? What about your blood pressure? Go Red For Women's Living Guidelines tells you everything you need to know about these all-important numbers, and has a space for you to record your own. Print this and take with you to your next doctor's appointment.

Change for the Better

Get on track to a healthy heart with this free 12-week program. Sign up for BetterU and learn how exercise and a healthy diet keep your heart in shape. Then set goals based on your schedule and habits, and get help reaching them with BetterU's recipes, get-fit tips and forums. You can also download the BetterMe coaching tool, and access daily tips and reminders right from your desktop.

Be Heart Healthy at Any Age

Think you're too young to worry about your heart? Think again: heart disease can develop at any time. Click on the portal for your age group, and get prevention tips and risk assessment through the My Life Check tool.

Are You a Heart Disease Survivor?

Living with heart disease presents its own set of challenges. WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease offers support services through their network of community groups around the country. You can also apply to the WomenHeart Science & Leadership Symposium to learn about how you can educate and empower women in your own community to take action against heart disease. (That's the same program Thomas participated in before starting her blog.)