Heart disease is the number one killer in women. Every 40 seconds someone in North America suffers from a stroke. It's never too early to take steps to keep your heart healthy. It isn't something just adults should be worried about. It is a family affair. There is even a new line of foods out to help you make better choices at the store.

Doctor Rebecca Reeves is the former President of the American Dietetic Association. Now she is the director of the medicine research center at Baylor College.

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