e, is the number one killer of women in the united states. but if you think you're too young to worry about it, think again. my name is essence harris and i was a 30 year old personal trainer when i started experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain during my workouts. then one night, after carrying my son jaden into the house, it took me 15 minutes to catch my breath. i knew i was in trouble. after several months and a lot of persistence, i found a doctor who didn't chalk up my symptoms to fatigue. an angiogram revealed a 90 percent blockage in two arteries and three stents were placed in my arteries to save my life. now, i'm doing all i can to make sure all women take control of their heart health. be sure to exercise and eat a diet rich with heart-healthy foods like leafy greens, oats and soy.

and remember, don't ignore your body when it tells you something's wrong. to learn more, visit womenheart dot org. [female announcer] a public service from womenheart and united soybean board.