(KLZA)-- Heart Disease is the number one killer in women.
According to the American Heart Association, 90% of women have at least one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke.
Those risk factors are lack of physical activity. High cholesterol and high blood pressure. Smoking also ads to the risk.
The Southeast District Health Department urges everyone to talk to their healthcare provider about your risk and know your numbers. Not doing anything gives heart disease the advantage. If you have any of the risk factors for heart disease, start making changes now to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke,
Recommendations include 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. Changes in diet to help reduce cholesterol intake and self-monitoring your blood pressure. It is suggested that if your are overweight, losing 5 – 7 percent of your body weight can help prevent many chronic conditions.
Anyone with questions about heart disease, or that would like more information on programs that can help reduce your risk is urged to visit the Southeast Nebraska Health Department website. www.sedhd.org, or call them toll free at 877-777-0424.
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