Heart / Cardiovascular Rescue Plan (CS)

Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other bad habits can add up to serious health conditions. It can be especially hard on your cardiovascular system, leading to heart disease and other chronic illnesses. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), heart disease is the #1 leading cause of death in the United States. About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year - that's 1 in every 4 deaths. Heart disease is also the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including Caucasians (25.1%), African Americans (24.5%), Asians (23.2%) and Hispanics (20.8%) High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans (49%) have at least one of these three risk factors. Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that may contribute to a higher risk of heart disease, include Diabetes, Overweight and Obesity, Poor Diet, Physical Inactivity and Excessive