Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. It tends to show up later in life when a woman is in her 70s, but a lot of things can be done early on to lessen the risk: eat healthily, don't smoke, exercise, manage stress, and treat depression. Monitoring cholesterol levels, body mass index, and blood pressure are important as well.

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