Share on Pinterest A plant-forward, environmentally friendly diet could help protect your heart health as you age, a new study finds. Now, a study suggests that, for postmenopausal women, this type of diet can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. Altering diet and lifestyle is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of many health conditions. Now, a new study has found that one type of healthy diet — the Planetary Health Diet — may be particularly beneficial for older women. Studies like this demonstrate that dietary modification remains a powerful tool for improving heart health, even later in life.”