Heart Disease Prevention
Center for Living
Prairie Heart Institute, through its new Center for Living, offers a wide variety of health-related programs and classes. Learn more!

Personalized Heart Health Assessment
An individualized report about your cardiac health that gives you the tools you need to take better care of yourself. Learn more!
 
 
Diet
A healthy diet leads to healthy living. When we eat too much or eat an unbalanced diet, we increase our risk of heart disease, cancer, and stroke.
Healthy Eating, Fast Facts About Fat, Cholesterol, Calories & Weight Gain, Food Safety, Nutrition, Recipes.
   
 
Fitness
Even light exercise has a favorable impact on blood pressure, cholesterol level, and weight control, and can improve your self-esteem and reduce the effects of stress. Learn more!
   
 
Calculate Your Body Mass
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. 
 
 
 
Smoking
Smoking is one of the most threatening controllable risk factors for heart disease and cancer. Learn more!
   
 
Women and Heart Disease
The #1 killer of women in America is widely misunderstood. Building awareness is critical to understanding the facts. Learn more!
   
 
Additional information from the WebMD Health Centers