"It has taken me seventeen years since my mother died from heart disease to be able to write extensively about this topic. All my research has documented that the amount of progress that has been made in this short time is not only amazing, but it could have saved my mother's life. . . . By presenting information in this book in a manner that includes the experiences of real people, it is my hope that you will be able to take steps to develop and maintain the healthiest heart possible." —From the Introduction by Dr. Jane L. Delgado In a warm and conversational tone, this invaluable guide details everything readers need to know about the leading cause of death in the U.S.: how the heart works how heart problems develop and what can be done to avoid them what we know about heart disease in Hispanics Dr. Delgado's 10-point, life-changing program for maintaining heart health a quick-reference guide on the most common conditions, diagnostic tools, and procedures key questions for your health provider tools to help you monitor your own health where to get information you can trust in both English and Spanish on the Internet, and more

Available in both English and Spanish-language editions, The Buena Salud™ Guides present the best in health advice and cutting-edge science, with real-life stories featured throughout. Written by the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the books are thoroughly reviewed by a panel of leading health experts and medical professionals. Opening with a personal story from Dr. Delgado about her mother’s experience with heart disease, this invaluable guide details everything readers need to know about the leading cause of death for all men and women in the U.S. The Buena Salud™ Guide for a Healthy Heart explains: * how the heart is only part of a complex system * how heart problems develop and what can be done to avoid them * achievable lifestyle changes to maintain heart health Special sections include information on the Top 20 things your health care provider may say (and understanding what it really means) * key questions for your health provider * tools to help you make activity a daily part of life * resources for eating heart healthy con sabor (with flavor) * and where to get information you can trust in both English and Spanish on the Internet.

"In her book, Dr. Jane Delgado inspires us with the stories of men and women who have experienced depression, provides advice we can use for treating and managing it, and challenges all of us to end the stigma associated with this serious disorder." —From the Foreword by Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Founder, Carter Center Mental Health Program This authoritative and accessible guide explains everything readers need to know about depression and its many forms. It answers the most asked questions about depression, debunks common myths, offers information on treating and managing this condition, and addresses: how to recognize and seek help for depression, including overcoming social and cultural barriers the relationship between depression and chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis Dr. Delgado's 10-point program for good health and emotional well-being a quick reference guide to all current treatments, including medications and therapy options real-life stories illustrating the differences in how men and women deal with depression key questions to ask your health care provider, and advice on choosing a psychotherapist tools for tracking mood, sleep, medication, and physical activity to help treat and manage depression best online sources for information in both English and Spanish

Available in both English and Spanish-language editions, The Buena Salud™ Guides present the best in health advice and cutting-edge science, with real-life stories featured throughout. Written by the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the books are thoroughly reviewed by a panel of leading health experts and medical professionals. Opening with a personal story from Dr. Delgado about her mother's experience with heart disease, this invaluable guide details everything readers need to know about the leading cause of death for all men and women in the U.S. Guia de Buena Salud™ para un corazon sano explains: how the heart is only part of a complex system how heart problems develop and what can be done to avoid them achievable lifestyle changes to maintain heart health Special sections include information on the Top 20 things your health care provider may say (and understanding what it really means) key questions for your health provider tools to help you make activity a daily part of life resources for eating heart healthy con sabor (with flavor) and where to get information you can trust in both English and Spanish on the Internet.

Heart disease poses the greatest health threat that women in the United States face: One in every three women will die from it each year. But that doesn't have to be the case. Heart disease is not an inevitable part of growing older. In fact, if you reach the age of 50 without developing the major risk factors for heart disease, you can live your entire life without it, and your chances of dying from it decrease from 50 percent to a strikingly low 8 percent. The key to preventing heart disease is embracing a heart-healthy lifestyle—and the sooner, the better. In this groundbreaking book, the American Heart Association shows you how even the smallest changes can make a big difference over time to protect the health of your heart. The Complete Guide to Women's Heart Health explains how gradual and sustainable shifts in your routine, such as using just a little more than one percent of your time each week to exercise or losing just 10 percent of your body weight, can have a far-reaching impact on your health. With specific pointers on diet, exercise, and health care, this book shows you how to get past the common obstacles as well as how to make taking care of your heart easy and attainable for the busy life you lead, at every age. In chapters targeted for every decade of a woman's life from her 20s to her 70s and beyond, the American Heart Association gives women age-appropriate advice on healthy lifestyle choices and heart-health care. Additional information addressing issues of special interest to women and how those issues affect the heart include: · Smoking· Pregnancy· Menopause and hormone therapy· Aging· Diabetes and other health conditions With the latest guidelines on prevention, suggestions on how to work with your healthcare providers to maintain and improve your vitality, details on screening technologies, and facts about common diagnoses and treatment options, this book is the ultimate resource to help you—and all the women in your life—fight heart disease. From the Hardcover edition.

WINNER OF THE BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARD One out of every two women will die of heart disease. It is the single greatest health risk for women today–more than stroke and all cancers combined. In the course of her practice, and as chief of Women’s Cardiac Care at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Nieca Goldberg has come to a startling realization: Women experience heart disease in a fundamentally different way than men do. The physiology of a woman’s heart attack is not the same as a man’s, the symptoms of heart disease and signs of impending heart attack differ for women, and once heart disease has been recognized, women often do not get the treatment and medications they require. Now here are detailed, age-specific programs that give women the facts and the guidance they need to recognize, treat, and prevent heart disease, including • how you can rate your risk of heart disease • the effects of menopause on your heart • risk factors you can change–starting today • a heart-healthy exercise plan that works for you • a complete guide to heart-healthy supplements • the truth about hormone replacement therapy and the heart • recovering from a heart attack or surgery Authoritative, caring, and up-to-the-minute, this is the women’s health book for the new millennium.