Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 killer. According to the American Heart Association, statistics indicate that you are more likely to die from heart disease than any other disease. Even if you haven't been diagnosed with heart disease, it is important to understand the risk factors. You have the power to control some of them, including high blood pressure, tobacco use, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, obesity and physical inactivity.

The following page consists of information that may help people avoid various heart diseases.

Please check the links below to learn more on this topic:

• Questions to Ask Your Doctor
• Smoking and Heart Disease
• Exercise and Heart Health
• Heart Attack Warning Signs