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 continuation... Overall, Dr. Cabral says that the special concerns of women in their battle against the threats of CVDs in their health are: higher smoking rates of younger women compared to men, having the additional risk factors of gestational diabetes and oral contraceptive use, more women developing congestive heart failure after revascularization, myocardial infarction (MI) and popular notion of dying of breast cancer than of a heart disease or stroke. To defy the stark statistics of women battling heart disease in this millennium, Dr. Cabral and other heart health experts put up the PHA’s Council on Women’s Heart Health. She enthuses, “It will specifically address the cardiovascular health issues and concerns of women. With its establishment, greater focus will be given to research, dissemination of information on prevention and networking activities that will sustain a nationwide campaign to reach out to women of all ages over the country.” Moreover, Dr, Cabral advises women to acquire sufficient knowledge about CVD and to take action in its prevention. Dubbed as heart-healthy lifestyle, the women and heart health advocate doctor recommends the tips below to prevent CVD and lower its risk factor, which according to her can lead to “adding years to a women’s life span and infusing quality as well.” |
 QUIT SMOKING If you don’t smoke, do not attempt to learn this bad habit. “Smoking is a major cause of coronary heart disease among women. But the increased risk for stroke associated with smoking begins to reverse after women stop smoking.” ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES Sedentary lifestyle has been the call of comfortable living nowadays. Health experts warn that physical inactivity contributes to obesity and many components of the metabolic syndrome that put one at risk for heart disease or stroke. “Engaging in physical activities may not only be exercising or doing a work-out in a gym, it may also be walking or doing household chores.” The desirable body weight can be measured through waist-hip ratio, which has to be equal or lower to eight inches. For example, if your waistline is 28 inches, your hipline has to be 36 inches or lower. If it exceeds to eight inches, you might be at risk for obesity that is also a risk factor for CVD. Next Page > |
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