How can women reduce their risk of heart disease?
Heart disease begins decades before symptoms develop, so prevention is the best way to reduce a woman's risk. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, explains how diet, exercise, reducing stress and not smoking are imperative for a healthy heart.
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