'Go red' Friday to raise awareness for heart disease in women
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day, meant to educate and inform people of the risk for cardiovascular disease in women.
Posted — UpdatedThe first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day, meant to educate and inform people of the risk for cardiovascular disease in women.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States and accounts for 1 in 5 female deaths, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This means some women are at the same risk of heart disease as a smoker. Unfortunately, the reason for this or cause is not certain.
As a healthy 31-year-old woman who experienced preeclampsia and high blood pressure during the final weeks of my first pregnancy, I'm especially alarmed by this research.
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Women and men can lower their risk of heart disease by:
- Staying active and maintaining a healthy weight
- Eating a heart-healthy diet, including fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains
- Manage stress and sleep well
- See a doctor yearly for well visits
- Know your blood pressure and cholesterol levels
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