These mini-unit assignments and discussion posts have increased my knowledge of how I can live a healthier life. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is so incredibly important when you are young because prevention is the key to longevity. There is little you can do to rid yourself of health problems and diseases once they have already begun to manifest themselves. Leading a healthy lifestyle has so many components and every one of them is essential to maintain overall health and wellness. Preventing cardiovascular disease is one of the most important ways to keep yourself healthy. Heart disease is the number one cause of death and more commonly affects women. As a women, these assignments have given me vital guidance and the necessary foundation to lead a healthier lifestyle.