This program is held four times a year. For information on the next program, please call Resources for Women at 924-8444. Once again Woman's Hospital is gearing up for the Baton Rouge American Heart Association Heart Walk. The walk starts at the Capitol Building. Call 381-2738 for more information.
Cardiovascular disease is the Number One killer of men and women in the United States.
Stroke is the Number One cause of disability. By supporting the American Heart Walk, you can make a difference and help people live longer, healthier, more productive lives. Just as with cholesterol, individuals vary as to the levels of homocysteine in their blood. For a few people, genetic factors contribute to high amounts of this amino acid. In addition, homocysteine levels may increase with age.