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Are you aware?
According to the American Heart Association (AHA):
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1 in 3 women has some form of cardiovascular disease |
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Cardiovascular disease kills more than 450,000 women each year, which is about one every minute |
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More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer |
Healthy Hearts
Knowing how to take care of your heart is the first step in preventing heart disease. Although regular medical checkups are important for assessing heart health, there are several preventive measures you can take to keep your heart in good health. It all comes down to the choices we make. Here are a few helpful tips from the AHA that can help you maintain a healthy heart.
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Eat: Choosing a healthy diet can benefit heart health; eat more fruits and vegetables daily. Also, eating at least 2 servings of fish each week is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. |
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Exercise: Choosing to engage in physical activity is an essential part of overall health; there are so many ways to get active without radically changing your lifestyle. For instance, choose the stairs rather than the elevator. |
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Educate: Choosing to visit your healthcare provider once a year will help you learn how to make heart-healthy habits part of your daily life. |
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Evaluate: Choosing to stay informed about your health by tracking your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and weight is another important step. |
To learn more about choices you can make to keep you heart healthy, visit www.GoRedForWomen.org.
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