Heart Disease, Stroke and Women:

Catch a Wake-Up!


Heart disease and stroke kill more women worldwide than cancer, HIV/Aids, malaria and TB combined. Yet we still think of heart disease as a man’s problem. Time to change that, so get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and take an honest look at your exercise and eating habits. Keep your heart happy and healthy by:

Exercising regularly — for 20 minutes or more, at least 3 times a week
Maintaining a good body mass index (BMI) of between 20 and 25
Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables
Avoiding smoking and drugs
Avoiding saturated fats like butter.