Monday, February 8, 2010

Reducing the Chance of Heart Disease in Women

There are many things that can be done to reduce the chance of getting Heart Disease. According to the American Heart Association, getting 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise 3-5 days of the week, eating mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains and high-fiber foods, and eating fish at least twice a week can significantly reduce the chance of getting coronary artery disease. Other ways to reduce Heart Disease is to avoid tobacco, keeping a body mass index of 25 or less, and maintaining your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Please talk with your primary care physician about your Individual Risk Factors to help prevent Heart Disease.

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