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The U.S. Food and Drug
Three heart tips for women
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 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.
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