Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans。 You have the power to reduce your risk， and WebMD's Dr。 John Whyte， MD will show you just how easy it is to do it。 You have heart disease are words no one ever wants to hear。 But， what if there was a way for fewer people， including yourself， to hear those words？ In Take Control of Your Heart Disease Risk ， Dr。 Whyte shares straightforward information to help you on your health journey， Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment， heart disease remains a major cause of illness and death。 However， by proactively living a heart-friendly lifestyle， you can mitigate your risk for years to come。