Learn Heart's Lucky Numbers at Annual Luncheon

Do you know the three numbers that can indicate your increased risk of heart disease? Learn your numbers -- and how to change them -- at the fifth annual Heart to Heart Luncheon Friday, April 13, at Drury Lodge, 104 S. Vantage Drive. The event will feature exhibits and screenings, as well as cardiovascular wellness and weight management expert Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RD, LDN, as the keynote speaker.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association.

"Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that more than 80 percent of heart attacks can be prevented in both women and men through lifestyle factors," says Brill. "This is as true for individuals who have never had a diagnosis of heart disease as for those who have already had a heart attack."

Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease. The Heart to Heart Luncheon, hosted by Saint Francis Medical Center and supported by committee members from the community, is an annual event committed to raising awareness of women's unique risk factors for heart disease and is a great forum for learning how to better care for your heart.

Brill has been empowering and transforming lives through healthy living for more than 20 years. You may have read her books or articles, watched her on TV, or seen her quoted in your favorite magazine or website.

Tickets for the Heart to Heart Luncheon are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include the keynote presentation, cardiovascular health information, door prizes and a delicious heart-healthy meal. They can be purchased online at www.sfmc.net/hearttoheart.htm or at the Fitness Plus Service Desk at 150 S. Mount Auburn Road, Entrance 8. Doors open Friday, April 13, at the Drury Lodge, 104 South Vantage Drive, at 10:30 am with educational exhibits and free health screenings. The luncheon and keynote presentation begin at noon.

For more information call 573-331-5327.