Despite Being the No. 1 Killer, Most Women Ignorant of Heart Diseases
Women who report knowing another woman with heart disease are more apt to express concern and bring up this issue with their doctor.
Women who report knowing another woman with heart disease are more apt to express concern and bring up this issue with their doctor.
‘Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in the U.S., causing one in three deaths among women each year.’
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Heart disease is the number one killer among women than other diseases. 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke but still remain unaware about it.“This is such a simple way to make a difference in our community. Every red heart, red ribbon or red dress in a store window reminds women, and all of us, how important our hearts are. Heart healthy should be our main priority in February and all year long to prevent our number one killer,” said Janice Halle, member of the American Heart Association Board of Directors.
Therefore, Go for Red stresses the importance of maintaining a good heart health by following simple steps like,
- Managing Blood Pressure
- Controlling Cholesterol Levels
- Maintaining Blood Sugar Levels
- Staying Active
- Weight Loss/ Management
- Quit Smoking & Alcohol Intake
- Routine Health Check-Ups
Switch to Olive Oil and Whole Grains to Reduce Risk of Heart Diseases
Healthier fats found in olive oil and vegetable oil and whole grain carbohydrates reduced risks for heart disease by 9% to 25%.
Healthier fats found in olive oil and vegetable oil and whole grain carbohydrates reduced risks for heart disease by 9% to 25%.
Younger Adults Are More Prone to Die Due to Heart Diseases Than Elderly
Death rates due to heart diseases declined drastically in the people of age group 65-above when compared to the age group of 25-above over the decades.
Death rates due to heart diseases declined drastically in the people of age group 65-above when compared to the age group of 25-above over the decades.
60 Grams of Walnuts a Day Keep Heart Diseases At Bay!
Walnuts have a great potential to reduce LDL cholesterol, diastolic blood pressure and inflammation that are associated with cardiovascular diseases.
Walnuts have a great potential to reduce LDL cholesterol, diastolic blood pressure and inflammation that are associated with cardiovascular diseases.
