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Lower Heart Disease Risk

February is American Heart Month. 

Did you know that 1 in 4 deaths in the United States is due to heart disease? 

Most people still think of cardiovascular trouble as mainly a man's problem, the reality is that heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America. For a variety of complex reasons, heart disease is often more fatal in women than in men and is more likely to leave women severely disabled by a stroke or congestive heart failure.

Women don't usually start showing signs until menopause. Replacing natural hormones such as estrogen and progesterone is protective against heart disease. 

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Talk to your doctor about a plan for heart disease prevention. Lifestyle changes are the best way to improve heart health; however adding additional support can offer the protection you may need to maintain a healthy and vibrant life.

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