Going Red: VA and Heart Association Promote Womens Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. VA and the American Heart Association’s - Go Red For Women® have teamed up to fight heart disease in women Veterans and VA Employees. Heart disease can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices, including healthy eating habits, exercise, and stress management. Tips for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease • Report pain or discomfort in chest, left arm, shoulder, neck, or back to your doctor. • Exercise (such as walking, dancing, bicycling, swimming, rolling in your wheelchair) for 30 minutes, five or more days a week (make sure your provider approves any exercise regimen). • Manage stress through exercise, meditation, yoga or other therapy. • Maintain a healthy weight. Reducing your weight by just 10% can decrease your risk of heart disease. • If you smoke, QUIT now. • Control your blood pressure. A healthy blood pressure is less than 140/90. • Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains but low in fat, cholesterol and salt. • If you are diabetic, keep your blood sugar under control. • Get regular health screenings. See your health care provider to have your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checked.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:21:34 +0000
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