Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It can significantly impact an individual's quality of life and lead to serious health problems like heart attack and heart failure. Additionally, taking steps to prevent heart disease can help individuals live longer, healthier lives and reduce the burden of heart disease on the healthcare system.In this episode, you will learn the followingHeart disease is the leading cause of death and disabilityLifestyle choices play a role in preventing and managing heart diseaseA whole-food, plant-based diet has been shown to reduce the risk for heart disease​​ResourcesSign up to download Maya’s FREE Guide to Plant-Based Diet: https://bit.ly/mayaspracticaltipsFollow Maya's blog for additional resources: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Other episodes you'll enjoy164: Keeping Your Heart Strong & Healthy | Dr. Nicole Harkin170: Preventing & Recovering from Heart Disease | Dr. Akil Taher217: From Heart Disease To Healthy & Active | Bill DanielsWebsite Link for this episode:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/270All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @maya_hls_podcastYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hlsSupport the show