Home > Special > Be Heart Healthy

Your Heart-Healthy Life Begins Today

reddress.jpg

Heart disease is the leading killer of American women today. But here’s the good news: by making simple lifestyle changes, you can dramatically lower your risk.

Below, you’ll find heart-healthy tips for women from expert cardiologists at Duke to help protect you from the disease. You can also browse through stories from our “Red-Dress” heart disease survivors, whose experiences prompted them to spread the message of prevention and hope.

To learn even more, join us for Duke’s 2008 Healthy Heart, Healthy Life: A Focus on Women Red Dress Tea on February 16, featuring:

  • Information and advice from Duke cardiologists
  • A health fair
  • A Red Dress fashion show
  • Tea featuring heart-healthy finger foods
  • Presentation by Traci Todd of Thyme for Tea

This special event is hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Pam Saulsby, WRAL-TV news anchor. Learn more about the event.

Heart Disease Information

Health Articles and Advice from Duke Doctors

Survivor Stories

Related Content