February 4, 2010 - Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women in America.  As long as women remain unaware of this fact, that statistic is not likely to change. Women need to take action to reduce their personal risk.  And that begins with changing unhealthy habits and adopting new healthier ones.

Renowned cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Mieres and celebrity chef Gale Gand have teamed up to share easy and effective tips for improving heart health.

They'll also tell you how you can get your hands on a free Red Dress pin.

To learn more visit www.goredforwomen.org

Gale Gand is a nationally acclaimed pastry chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television personality, root beer maker, and mom. Gand was the host of the long running Food Network's Sweet Dreams, the first all-dessert show produced by the Food Network. She has appeared on Martha Stewart, Oprah, Iron Chef America, the Today Show, baking With Julia (Child). Gale has seven titles to her credit, including her most recent, "Gale Gand's Brunch", released in spring of 2009.

Jennifer H. Mieres, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P, a native of Trinidad, West Indies, is the director of Nuclear Cardiology and associate professor of medicine at New York University. She is a nationally recognized expert in cardiovascular diseases in women and is routinely called upon by the media to comment on heart health. She has appeared in national and local media outlets including two recent documentaries for PBS.