FEBRUARY is CANADIAN HEART & STROKE MONTH: Heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in the Canada. February 4th is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for women about heart disease. Heart attacks and strokes can affect almost anyone—the good news is that most of the causes are preventable. In fact, small lifestyle adjustments can dramatically improve cardiovascular health. CONQUERING HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES brings you a 10-step self-defence plan that will arm you with powerful knowledge and simple strategies that will diminish your risk of falling victim to cardiovascular disease. You’ll soon discover that you won’t be giving up the little pleasures that make life worthwhile. This practical guide tells you how everyday indulgences, such as consuming red wine or dark chocolate, having a massage, or laughing with friends, can actually aid you in the fight. Inside you’ll find personal reports that provide real-life accounts of others’ experiences and the lessons they learned; these are coupled with “Secret Weapon” sidebars that reveal little-known facts that can boost your chances of a long, active, and happy life.