What, exactly, is heart disease?

This Week's Tip What, exactly, is heart disease? Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. But what exactly is heart disease? There are many health problems that fall under the umbrella of heart disease, and each one affects the heart and the body differently. But they all have one thing in common: They disrupt the heart from doing its job as efficiently as possible. Some types of heart disease are congenital and cannot be prevented; many others are preventable and even reversible (or at least treatable) through medical and lifestyle interventions. The Meaning of Your Diagnosis More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Coach Nicole's Mini Vegetable Frittatas Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 9  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 71.3 Total Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 107.0 mg Sodium: 88.6 mg Total Carbs: 3.9 g   Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g Protein: 5.3 g View full nutritional breakdown of Coach Nicole's Mini Vegetable Frittatas by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community *** Game = Last letter Creates a New Word (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy