If you feel you've done so much damage there's not enough love in the world to help the ol' ticker, just hold it right there. And protection is indeed in order.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of both men and women.
Traditionally thought of as a man's disease, it in fact kills 400,000 U.S. women annually. But it can be avoided. A healthy diet should include only 20 to 30 percent of its daily calories from fat. Don't stress out. People who have stressful jobs have higher rates of high blood pressure, which contribute to heart disease.