DrSugar is in the house! This week she’s answering questions about cardiovascular health for women. Dear DrSugar, I hear stats about heart health all the time, but don’t know what I should be doing to stay on the right track. What should women in their 20s and 30s do to protect their hearts? Thanks! – Hoping to stay heart-healthy Heart disease has historically been viewed

as a man’s disease, and thus, prevention and awareness of heart disease in women was not always at the forefront. However, heart disease prevention in women is extremely important since cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women (and men) in the United States. Let’s review the precautionary advice.

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DrSugar Answers: How Can You Protect Your Heart Health?