The Heart Truth is that
one in four American women dies of heart disease, and most fa
il
to make the connection between risk factors—such as high blood
pressure and high cholesterol—and their personal risk of
developing heart disease.
Challenges remain, and many women
still do not take heart disease seriously and personally. Learn
more about The Heart Truth and what you can do—like
participating in
National Wear Red Day on February 1,
2008.
Age can be deceiving. In
Inspiring Stories you'll find the stories of several
women who experienced heart-related incidents at age 35 and
younger.
With that in mind, make it
your goal to know your cholesterol and triglyceride numbers
as well as you know your 401(K) balance and shoe size.
Instead of counting wrinkles (not that you have any!) keep
an eye on your calorie count - and eat from each of the six
food groups as recommended by the USDA and the American
Heart Association.
Above all, remember: Your
body and current state of health are as unique as you are.
That's why it's so important for women to find realistic
heart health goals with the help of their doctors, and to be
aware of the lifestyle choices that can decrease the risk of
heart disease.
