February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness
about one of the deadliest killers on the planet: heart disease.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American men and women. But
there are plenty of things Americans can do to improve their
chances when it comes to heart health. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum,
the director for women and heart disease at the Heart and
Vascular Institute of Lenox Hill Hospital, joined "Good Morning
America" to share her top five lifestyle changes that could keep
Americans just a little healthier. See her tips below and, for
more information on heart health, click here. "As blood sugars
go up, the insulin your body produces is not as effective,"
Steinbaum said. "This 'pre-diabetes' condition is known as
metabolic syndrome, which means your body has a problem handling
sugars. You'll see the effect of this in a sluggish metabolism,
a slight increase in blood pressure, a big belly, high
tryglicerides and high blood sugars. "We know that the chances
of heart disease increases seven