February is Heart health month, and the number one killer of women in the United States is heart disease, one and in every three women die from heart disease.  Approximately two-thirds of American woman die of sudden heart attack with no sign of symptoms. African-Americans are at greater risk than Caucasians. Statistically, risks are 44.7% higher in comparison to white males and females at 32.4%.  There are some things you can do to lower your risk by 82%. The best thing you can do live healthy.  You can do that by eating healthy foods and involving yourself in daily activities.  

  Know the risk factors:

  • High Blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Being over weight
  • Being physically inactive

 

TAKE CARE OF YOU HEART!!!!

GET MORE INFO AT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION.ORG

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