Making even one lifestyle change for your heart reduces your risk for heart disease. Change is hard for everyone, so take it one step at a time. Here are some tips to help you get started on making changes that are good for your heart.

Women may be surprised to learn heart disease is the biggest threat to their health--even more so than breast cancer. And the same factors that put women at risk of a heart attack also increase their chances of stroke and other health problems. If your heart's in trouble, your body may send you warning signs. It's up to you to notice these and talk to your healthcare provider about them.

In women, warning signs of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) can be hard to notice. So learn about your body. Find out what's normal for you. And be sure to have any changes or symptoms checked out.

Males may have fewer symptoms of STIs than females. Read on to learn what those symptoms are.

The only sure way to prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is not having any kind of sex. But if you do decide to have sex, take steps to protect yourself. Here's what you need to know.

Here are answers to common questions about STIs.

Remember: Any kind of sex puts you at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Look for signs of STDs on you and your partner. Get checked if you're not sure. And if you do have an STD, get treated! Tell your partner so he or she can get checked, too.

If you're having sex, or thinking about having sex, you need to know about sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. STDs can cause serious health problems. And not all can be cured. But there are ways to protect yourself and others.

After bariatric surgery, success is in your hands. The changes you make need to be lifelong commitments. Read on to learn about the importance of making diet and lifestyle changes, and finding support.

Learn what to expect in the first 6 weeks at home after bariatric surgery.