According to the American Heart Association, diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system kill more than 925,000 Americans every year. That's twice as many as all forms of cancer.

Dayton Heart Hospital wants to help you understand how to maintain a healthy heart. By using the menu in the left column you can link to see a test that will help you assess your risk for heart disease, a glossary of cardiac terms, heart-healthy (and tasty) recipes, a guide to heart attack warning signs, and a chart of heart attack risk factors.