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American Dietetic Association |
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) offers valuable information about heart healthy diets. |
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American Heart Association |
This site is an excellent first place to turn to for more information all cardiac concerns. Of particular interest for women is their Go Red for Women heart disease awareness movement |
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
This site has a wealth of information on heart disease, including:
Coronary Artery Disease (Diseases and Conditions Index)
Your Guide to Living Well With Heart Disease
The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women
Your Guide to a Healthy Heart
The Heart Truth Campaign |
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Obesity Society |
The Obesity Society is dedicated to the study and treatment of obesity. In addition to promoting research and advocating for change, its mission includes keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances. |
| Second Opinion |
Several other episodes of Second Opinion also explore various aspects of heart disease. You'll find lots of valuable information at
Other related episodes include:
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Women's Health.gov |
This is a site from the National Women's Health Information Center of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Included is a section on how to talk to your health care provider about heart disease and heart health |
| Women Heart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease |
WomenHeart is the only national organization dedicated to promoting women's heart health through advocacy, community education and patient support. As the leading voice for the 44 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease, WomenHeart advocates for equal access to quality care and champions prevention and early detection, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of women's heart disease. |
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Women's Heart Foundation |
The Women's Heart Foundation is a non-governmental organization that designs and implements demonstration projects for the prevention of heart disease. The site includes a cross section of articles on heart disease, a library of downloadable pdfs and an opportunity to ask questions of a nurse. |
