How NOT to die from heart disease
Heart disease is a killer.
The risk of heart disease is high.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paint a very dark picture of heart disease. About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men.
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing nearly 380,000 people annually.
Every year about 720,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, 515,000 are a first heart attack and 205,000 happen in people who have already had a heart attack.
Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States $108.9 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.
Vacations are heart healthy.
A very famous study showed that women who took at least 2 vacations a year are eight times LESS likely to have coronary heart disease.
Heart disease is especially deadly for women.
Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women and accounts for 1 in 4 deaths.
Are you worried about heart disease for you and your family?
But you are healthy, right? Almost 2/3 of women who die suddenly from coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms.
Think men are immune? Think again. Men, with heart disease, who do NOT take vacations were 32% more likely to die from a heart attack than those that took vacations.
Vacations can save your life!
So, not only can vacations strengthen your family ties and expand your world they can literally save your life. The best time to plan a family vacation is now. 
Ready to pack for your life-saving vacation? Me, too! Read here for tips on Packing Light and Traveling Chic.
Read more about how vacations improve your health in these related posts:
Vacations Can Protect Your Loved Ones From Heart Disease
Benefits to Your Health from Vacations
Travel Vacations Create Strong Family Connections and Bonds
Happy and healthy travels,
Natalie, the Educational Tourist
So…if I go a permanent vacation…does that mean I’ll be immortal?
Hmmm…interesting hypothesis…Let’s test it! 🙂