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New Guidelines Released for the Prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke in Women

The American Heart Association published the 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women on February 19, 2007. Nearly one out of three women has a lifetime risk of dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the largest single cause of mortality among women, accounting for 38% of all deaths among females. This speaks to the importance of a healthy lifestyle in women of all ages to reduce the long-term risk of health and blood diseases.

Prevention Highlights:

• Quit smoking
• Exercise. Get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on most, if not every day. For women who need to lose weight or sustain weight loss, it is recommended that they do a minimum of 60-90 minutes of moderate-intensity activity (e.g. brisk walking) on most, and preferably all, days of the week.
• Eat healthy
• Eat mostly fruits and vegetables (at least 9, 4 ounce servings each day).
• Eat whole grain and high-fiber foods.
• Have fish at least twice a week. Fish is a low-fat protein source. Certain fish, such as salmon, mackerel and herring are heart healthy because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
• Limit salt.
• Limit saturated fat to less than 10 percent of calories, 7 percent if possible, and trans fats to less than 1 percent. The best way to reduce your intake of saturated and trans fats is to limit the amount of solid fats you consumer and use such as butter, margarine and shortening. Use low-fat substitutes. When you do use fat, try to use monounsaturated fats such as olive oil or canola oil.
• Limit alcohol to one drink or less a day.
• Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Keep LDL or bad cholesterol under 100 if at high risk of heart disease and under 70 if at very high risk. Use medicine if needed.

For more information on eating healthy see a nutritionist.

If you have concerns about your blood pressure or cholesterol or have questions related to your family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, see a medical provider.

For more information on the report visit: www.americanheart.org

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