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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. You can do many things to reduce your risk of heart disease. A guide for healthy hearts can be found on the American Heart Association website. Heart attack, stroke, and cardiac arrest warning signs and what you can do to prevent heart disease are described on the American Heart Association website. Find out more about your Heart You will also find a wealth of information on heart disease prevention on the MedlinePlus website.

Millions of people were shocked to hear that Tim Russert died of a heart attack at 58 years old.  Select a YouTube Video to learn more. One explores how Tim Russert impacted the news and the other explains how a heart attack happens.

TPMtv: Sunday Show Roundup: Tim Russert, 1950-2008

Understanding Heart Disease: Heart Basics #1

The Healthy Heart Handbook, a valuable resource for seniors, is available on the National Institutes of Health website.

Learn more about Common Tests and Procedures used in the treatment of heart disease.