But Now for the Good News
You have tremendous power to prevent heart disease - and you can start today. By learning about your own personal risk factors and making healthful changes in your diet, physical activity and other daily habits, you can greatly reduce your risk of developing heart-related problems. Even if you already have heart disease, you can take steps to lessen its severity.

More Good News
Research shows that women can lower their heart disease risk enormously – by 82 percent – simply by leading a healthy lifestyle. For all women, adopting a healthy lifestyle is important and Women at Heart wants to help you with nutrition counseling, stress reduction sessions, and education through the newsletter and seminars. And news about the latest treatments available. Making healthy changes in your daily habits can add years to your life – vital, active years.

Sometimes, women are so good at taking care of others that they don't make time to keep themselves healthy and strong. Make time to care for yourself. Begin by joining Women at Heart. And once you get started, ask your family and friends to support you in your new, heart healthy lifestyle. You are worth it!

To schedule a health screening or to reach the Women at Heart program at the Regina L. Cozza Center, call (203) 576-6119.