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The key takeaway is it ’ s never too early , or too late , to adopt heart-healthy behaviors . One of the first steps heart health experts recommend is learning more about any family history of heart disease and about risk factors that you can change with healthy lifestyle choices .
“ Awareness is the first step toward reducing risk ,” said Gina S . Wei , M . D ., M . P . H ., associate director of NHLBI ’ s Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and NHLBI ’ s senior scientific advisor on women ’ s health . “ Women need to be empowered to know the facts so they can take action to protect their hearts .”
Consider these recommended steps from the Yes , YOU ! initiative for women looking to improve their heart health :
— Eat a heart-healthy diet rich in vegetables , fruits and whole greens and low in saturated fat , sodium and sugar .
— Increase physical activity by aiming for at least 150 minutes each week — Maintain a healthy weight — Control blood pressure , cholesterol and blood sugar — Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night — Talk to your health care provider about resources to help quit smoking — Manage stress by practicing selfcare and having positive social support
In addition to a public service announcement , the initiative ’ s webpage features fact sheets in English and Spanish , social media resources to promote heart health and video testimonials from women who share their heart health experiences . For more information about heart disease in women and tools to help create a heart-healthy lifestyle , visit go . nih . gov / YesYOU .
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( 936 ) 295-8188 1015 Southwood Drive , Huntsville , Texas Mon-Sat : 9:00 AM -6:00 PM
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