Newf Brand Notes

February 1st is National Wear Red Day, a day created to raise women’s heart disease awareness.  Heart disease is the number one killer for women and women ages 40-60 are especially at risk…but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t start caring for yourself early and being aware of the risks!

Tips for Heart Health

• Don’t smoke, and if you do, quit.  Women who smoke are two to six times more likely to suffer a heart attack than non-smoking women.  Smoking also boosts the risk of stroke and cancer.
• Aim for a healthy weight.  It’s important for a long, vigorous life.  Overweight and obesity cause many preventable deaths.
• Get moving.  Make a commitment to be more physically active.  Aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most, preferably all, days of the week.
• Eat for heart health.  Choose a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat.
• Know your numbers.  Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol (total, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), and blood glucose.  Work with your doctor to improve any numbers that are not normal.

 Learn more about heart disease and further ways to lower your heart disease risk here.