The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women--2003 Edition

The 2003 edition of "The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women" provides new information on women's heart disease and practical suggestions for reducing personal risk of heart-related problems. It includes updated information on preventing and controlling high blood pressure, keeping blood cholesterol levels healthy, and postmenopausal hormone therapy. There are also new tips on maintaining a healthy weight, following a nutritious and tasty eating plan, and finding enjoyable ways to get more physical activity. The handbook also includes information about the warning signs of heart attack in women, as well as how to act quickly to get help. 106 pages. NIH Publication No. 03-2720.

NOTE: Since this publication was written, a development has occurred that may affect your health decisions. The National Institutes of Health stopped the estrogen-alone study of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).

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