Learn to protect yourself and loved ones from heart disease

Dr. Terry A. Rondberg

Special to the Village News

Heart disease is the No. 1 disease killer in the U.S., taking the lives of about 600,000 people each year – that’s one of every four deaths.

Yet, according to conservative estimates by the American Heart Association, 80 percent of the cases of heart disease and stroke can be prevented. Rather than treat the disease after the fact, we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from heart problems before they begin.

To do that we need to live a healthy lifestyle that incorporates scientifically validated wellness techniques, including nutrition, ex...