The fact is: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S., causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease.
The symptoms of heart disease can be different in women vs. men, and are often misunderstood.
While 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, 1 in 3 dies of heart disease.
How can you prevent it? Many things can put you at risk for these problems – one’s you can control, and others that you can’t. But the key takeaway is that with the right information, education and care, heart disease in women can be treated, prevented and even ended. Studies show that healthy choices have resulted in 330 fewer women dying from heart disease per day. Here are a few lifestyle changes you should make:
IT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE! Visit your doctor and ask about your numbers and risk factors for heart disease.
Blood Pressure Cholesterol Blood Sugar BMI (Body Mass Index)
HEALTHY RECIPES
Here are a few heart healthy recipes to add to your daily routine.
Believe it or not, eating heart healthy can be equally as delicious as it is good for your body. And if you could save your heart by improving your diet, wouldn’t you at least want to give it a try?
