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4 Ways to Prevent Number One Women’s Health Problem by Julie Lenz
What disease kills more American women than any other?
If you answered anything except heart disease then you must read this article. According to American Heart Association heart disease and stroke are No. 1 and No. 3 killers of women. They are two of many cardiovascular diseases that kill nearly 500,000 women each year. That’s more than next seven causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
1. Get your cholesterol tested every year. Many women don’t know they have high cholesterol. They assume that heart disease is a man’s problem. Even many doctors don’t realize risk that women have of heart disease so they fail to suggest testing.
2. Increase your weekly exercise. We now know that as little as 10 minutes of exercise three times a week can greatly reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Take stairs instead of elevator. Walk dog a little bit longer each day. Get your heart pumping by dancing to your favorite music while you clean house. Walk during your lunch hour instead of eating at your desk.
