Almost daily we are bombarded with new reports and often contradictory information about heart disease prevention and treatment. Dr. Richard Stein, a leading cardiologist and national media spokesperson for the American Heart Association, cuts through the chatter and outlines the essential information you need to know to prevent, treat, and "outlive" heart disease— by living well with your heart until you die of some other cause.
This essential, cutting-edge, exactly-what-you-need-to-know guide to heart health clearly explains how you can
- recognize symptoms of an imminent heart attack
- assess your risk of having a heart attack tomorrow—and in the next ten years
- follow a state-of-the-art heart-healthy diet and cardiovascular exercise program
- understand how depression, anxiety, and stress impact the heart, and what you can do about it
and much more.
