Heart disease

Ten things every woman needs to know about her heart

You probably don’t think about your heart on a daily basis. Yes, it beats faster when you chase your kids or your partner brings you roses, and it races during scary movies. But you might not really think about ways to protect your heart's health. Luckily, a little knowledge can go a long way toward preventing heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.

1. Heart disease is the leading killer of women.