Heart Healthy All in one Tips for Women

Most women don't know this fact, but the number one killer disease of women is not breast cancer; This is heart disease. Armed with this fact, women today need to be more adaptable to their bodies in terms of what they put in and how they use it.

The lifestyle of women today is very different as compared to a generation ago. Women are running their families by working as laborers. There is also an influx of single motherhood in today's society. With all these stresses on women, it's no surprise that heart disease is one of their number one killers.

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time is a woman's best friend

Have you ever noticed that many of today's women are shopping for food, talking on their cell phones, and taking care of a small child while writing? Women today are adept at multi-tasking. However, till what end?

A woman has the super-hero ability to make time for everyone and everything, except when it comes to the most important woman in her life – herself.

Taking the time to inculcate good habits is essential not only for a woman's health, but also for the health of her family. If you don't take care of yourself, who will take care of your family?

nutrition

Take a few extra minutes in the morning to throw some healthy snacks in your bag. It can be something as simple as a few carrot sticks or some nuts and grapes. Perhaps shopping around for these extra-healthy snacks and putting them in a separate bag to take to work on Sunday evenings will be enough to get your week off on the right foot.

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Exercise

Common sense tells us that exercise is important. An hour per week is a great way to start. An hour per week is not a huge commitment and will yield benefits in health as well as outlook. You'll probably notice that you feel better after that hour and will want to commit to doing it a little more.

In a bright red pen, set aside an hour a week to exercise, even if it's a brisk walk during lunch.

And if there's a set of stairs you can take instead of using the elevator, do so. Leave an extra five minutes per day to go to work. In good weather, get off the metro or bus one stop earlier and walk for a bit.

Be accountable to your sister, your husband, your kids, or your best friend. Involve them in your commitment and ask them to hold you accountable.

Sleep

Once you incorporate some form of cardio into your lifestyle, you may find that you want to do more. Cardio has many benefits, from heart health to peace of mind to better sleep.

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With all these benefits, why not really think about your loved ones and add your heart care to your list of things to do today!

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