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(NAPSA)—Stop for a momentand think about what you fearmost. Is it health related? Foryou? For a loved one? Maybe ithas to do with the heart.Heart disease is the number

one killer of women1 and is moredeadly than all forms of cancercombined. In fact, it is estimatedthat heart disease kills approxi-mately one woman every minute.And women may experience symp-toms differently than the morecommonly known symptoms menexperience. What if there is a wayto know whether you should beworried? Would you want to know?The first step is learning. Learn-

ing how to recognize signs of heartdisease and one of its most commonforms: obstructive coronary arterydisease (CAD), which causes one inseven deaths in the U.S.2Now, a new health education

campaign called Spread the Word™is encouraging women and themen who love them to get the factsabout the symptoms of obstructiveCAD. HealthyWomen, Nurse Prac-titioners in Women’s Health, Coali-tion of Labor Union Women andSociety of Women’s HealthResearch want you to getinformed.

What is Coronary ArteryDisease?

Coronary artery disease is thehardening and narrowing of thearteries that provide vital oxygenand nutrients to the heart.What Symptoms Look LikeWhat you need to know is diag-

nosing obstructive coronary arterydisease can be difficult, even moreso in women because they can expe-rience symptoms differently thanmen. So, what can this look like?Common Symptoms in Men•Chest discomfort, tightness,

pain or pressure•Shortness of breath

Common Symptoms in Women•Unexplained fatigue or sud-

den onset of weakness•Tightness or pressure in the

throat, jaw, shoulder, abdomen,back or arm•Indigestion or heartburn•Squeezing, heaviness, or burn-

ing sensation in the upper body•Abdominal discomfort or fullness•Nausea or vomiting

•Dizziness or light-headedness•Palpitations•Body aches

What You Can DoThere are several diagnostic

tests available for obstructiveCAD, including exercise stresstests and cardiac imaging. There’salso a simple blood test that usesage, sex and gene expression (theCorus® CAD test) to get an at themoment look at your risk ofobstructive CAD, is designed withwomen in mind and can help doc-tors rule out obstructive CAD asthe cause of your symptoms. Sometests carry certain risks, like radi-ation exposure, while others donot. They all have their uses.What’s important is to talk to yourdoctor to determine which is rightfor you.If you or a loved one is experi-

encing symptoms of obstructiveCAD, talk to your doctor. And ifyou want to raise awareness ofobstructive CAD as an importantwomen’s health issue, join in andSpread the Word™! Visit www.GoSpreadtheWord.com, to find healthinformation and tools that can beused to discuss testing options.Quick Tips for Women: If you

have symptoms of obstructivecoronary artery disease, whatshould you ask your doctor?•What are the advantages and

disadvantages of each testingoption (including risks and sideeffects)?•Are there any tests more

appropriate for women?•What lifestyle changes will

best improve my health, and whatare my treatment options?To learn more about obstructive

CAD and testing options forwomen, please visit www.GoSpreadtheWord.com.

Spread theWord:Women’s Symptoms of Heart DiseaseMay be Different from Men’s

Women should be aware that theirsymptoms of heart disease maybe different from those of men.

References1. American Heart Association. Facts about Cardiovascular Disease in Women. Available atwww.goredforwomen.org/home/about-heart-disease-in-women/facts-about-heart-disease/.Last accessed on December 18, 2014.2. Mozzafarian D, Benjamin EJ, Go AS, et al. on behalf of the American Heart AssociationStatistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Heart Disease and Stroke Statis-tics – 2015 Update: A Report from the American Heart Association. Circulation.2015;131:e29-e322.

(NAPSA)—In winter, it’s notjust about the precipitation on theroad. Tires get cold, too, and whenthey’re cold, all-season tires don’tperform to their full potential. Infact, in temperatures as cool as 45degrees or below, the rubber inall-season tires gradually hard-ens, leading to decreased roadtraction and less grip, causing dif-ficulty with braking and turning.Winter tire safety experts at Dis-count Tire urge drivers to considertheir cold weather climate; if it isregularly below 45 degrees, it’stime for a set of winter tires tokeep you and your family safe onthe roads this year.“Too often, motorists associate

winter tires with only snow andice,” said Mark Marrufo of Dis-count Tire. “At Discount Tire, wetake winter tire safety seriouslyand know it’s important for driv-ers to realize that all-season tirescan suffer performance issues onany driving surface when temper-atures drop below 45 degrees,snow or no snow.”Winter tires use specially engi-

neered tread rubber with en-hanced compound to add theextra grip needed in winter driv-ing conditions that helps keep acar safely in motion without skid-ding off the road. This added gripprovides 25 to 50 percent moretraction in snow and ice than reg-ular all-season tires. Tread designin winter tires also uses thou-sands of extra traction edges forexceptional grip in cold weatherdriving conditions where ice,snow, slush and water may bepresent. What drivers may notrealize is precipitation can actu-ally pack in the larger grooves onall-season tires, leading to dan-gerous skidding and impairedbraking.Five tire and road safety tips

for winter this year:1. Replace your all-season

tires with superior cold tractionwinter tires if you regularly drivein temperatures of 45 degrees orbelow. Make sure to replace all

four tires to avoid an unsafe trac-tion mismatch.2. Don’t forget the wheels

when switching to winter tires.Having a set of wheels specificallyfor your set of winter tires willsave money in the long run. Theypay for themselves by eliminatingthe cost of changeovers at thebeginning and end of the winterseason, and by saving your expen-sive wheels from the wear andtear of ice, slush, snow and salt.3. Check tire pressure regu-

larly and don’t forget to check thespare. Underinflated or over-inflated tires may result in poorhandling, uneven tread wear andpoor fuel consumption. For every10 degrees change in temperature,tire air pressure changes 1 psi!4. Rotate your tires at least

every 6,000 miles or earlier ifirregular or uneven wear develops.5. Make sure your tire shop

properly torques the lug nuts to thespecifications for your vehicle whenchanging over to winter tires.For those drivers unsure

whether or not winter tires are nec-essary for their vehicle, stop by anyDiscount Tire location for a freesafety inspection. To locate a storenear you, schedule tire serviceappointments or search tires andwheels by size, brand and style—orby vehicle year, make and model—visit www.discounttire.com.

When The Rubber Hits The Road—Or Ice—ThisWinter,Will You Be Ready?

Stay safe on the roads this win-ter by checking your tires aheadof time.

(NAPSA)—The experts at Dis-count Tire point out that all-seasontires can suffer performance issueson any driving surface when tem-peratures drop below 45 degrees,snow or no snow. To schedule tireservice or search tires and wheels,visit www.discounttire.com.

* * *A high-quality, non-alcohol-

based fuel stabilizer and ethanoltreatment, such as STA-BIL 360°

Performance, STA-BIL Storageand STA-BIL 360° Marine, canprotect small-engine tools, carsand boats from the cold. For tipsand facts on fuel, visit www.STA-BIL.com.

(NAPSA)—Don’t let fear ofinjury keep you from exercising. AGPS-enabled medical alert devicefrom Bay Alarm Medical can helpyou get medical assistance whenyou can’t call for help. Learn moreat www.bayalarmmedical.com.

* * *Fewer adolescents are smoking

or using alcohol than at any timesince 2002, according to the latestNational Survey on Drug Use andHealth by the Substance Abuseand Mental Health ServicesAdministration. Learn more athttp://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/de faul t / f i l es /NSDUH-FRR1-2014/NSDUH-FRR1-2014.pdf.

An NFL football is 113⁄4 inches longand weighs 14 to 15 ounces.

Paper currency is not made from paper. It is made mostly from a spe-cial blend of cotton and linen.

A security thread and microprinting were introduced to Americanmonetary notes in 1990. This was done to deter counterfeiting bytechnologically advanced copiers and printers.

An aardvark’s teeth have no enamel coating and are worn away andregrown continuously.

An elephant’s tooth can weigh over six pounds.