Wear Red for Women
These three heart tips can help save women’s lives
back the clocks and prevent these conditions from developing,
they can take them for the serious threat
they are and do their best to manage them.
High blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol
can increase a woman’s risk for heart disease. Take
medications as directed, monitor blood sugar levels
if you have diabetes, and routinely have your blood
pressure and cholesterol tested to ensure any preexisting
conditions are not increasing your risk for heart
disease.
Aspirin intake
The Food and Drug Administration notes that
many physicians prescribe aspirin to lower patients’
risk of heart disease, clot-related strokes, and other
problems related to cardiovascular disease. However,
there are risks associated with long-term aspirin use,
and such risks should be discussed with a physician.
According to the Administration, bleeding in the
stomach, bleeding in the brain, kidney failure, and
certain types of stroke are some of the potential side
effects of long-term aspirin use. Such side effects may
never appear, but the risk that they might makes discussing
the pros and cons of aspirin well worth it.
Women can learn more about heart disease by visiting
www.fda.gov.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers the
following advice to women looking to prioritize their
heart health:
A heart-friendly diet
Thanks to food labels, it’s easier than ever for
women to consume heart-healthy diets. When examining
labels, look for foods that are low in sodium
and sugar. When planning meals, avoid foods that are
high in trans fats.
In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration ruled
that trans fats were not recognized as safe for use in
human foods and gave manufacturers three years
to remove them from their products. The Cleveland
Clinic advises consumers to check labels for “partially
hydrogenated oils,” which are a hidden source
of trans fats. In addition, the Cleveland Clinic notes
that foods such as cakes, pies, cookies, biscuits, microwavable
breakfast sandwiches, and many types of
crackers contain trans fats.
High-risk conditions
Certain conditions can increase a woman’s risk for
heart disease. While women may not be able to turn
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