Heart Health
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Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and men in the United States.
Heart Attack Symptoms
Women are more likely than men to experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back/jaw pain.
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women:
If you have any of these signs, call 911 and get to a hospital right away.
Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women may experience other symptoms that are typically less associated with heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain
Heart Healthy Nutrition
Cut out added sugars and unhealthy fats from your diet.
Understanding food nutrition labels will help you make the best heart healthy decisions for your body.
Physical Activity
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity OR 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, OR a combination of both
You don't always have to go to the gym to get in your exercise...
Fitness classes on demand!
