Every journey begins with one step, whether it's climbing a mountain or preventing heart disease. This American Heart Month, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is offering weekly tips for better heart health. Take your first step on the road to a healthy heart with us.

Heart disease is a major problem. Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year-that's one out of every four deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. 

Heart attack symptoms

The five major symptoms of a heart attack are:

• Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back.
• Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint.
• Chest pain or discomfort.
• Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder.
• Shortness of breath.

If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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