|  | From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About Healthy Monday Editor Heart disease is one of the single largest threats to health for both women and men, so it is extremely important for us all to do what we can to prevent it. This Monday, we encourage you to learn more about your level of risk, the symptoms you should be aware of, and prevention strategies you can use to stay healthy, so you can do what you can to lower your heart disease risk. Starting this week, develop at least one new habit that lowers your risk, and you'll have great peace of mind as well. -Elizabeth Scott | | How to Prevent Heart Disease If you're wondering what you can do differently to increase your chances of maintaining heart health, here are thirteen important ideas to keep in mind, plus three general ideas that can help improve your chances of success. Read these important tips from Dr. Richard Fogoros, About.com's Heart Health Center Guide, and make at least one healthy change this week. Read more | Key Symptoms of Heart Disease There are a few key symptoms that can warn you of possible heart disease, and some of them are subtle. If you're not aware of what to look for as a symptom of heart disease, you may miss some important clues! Here are some symptoms to pay attention to. Read more | Women and Heart Disease Heart disease can present itself differently in women: different symptoms, risk factors, for example. If you are a woman (or are close to one) it's important to learn the unique ways in which heart disease affects women, and learn what can be done to lower risk. Read more | Alcohol and Coronary Heart Disease Alcohol has been shown to have a protective effect against heart disease, but in too-high doses, it can cause harm. Buddy T., About.com's Guide to Alcoholism, has important research that can help you to know what amount of alcohol is healthy, and find balance with alcohol consumption. Read more | | | | Related Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | | About.com is a proud participant of Healthy Monday SM, a national public health campaign aimed at helping Americans initiate and maintain sustainable health behaviors to reduce risk factors associated with the leading causes of preventable disease and mortality. Healthy Monday is a project of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Monday newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | Ongoing Heart Health Resources | | Advertisement | |