#> LiVe Wei I Senior's Health A NEWSLETTER WITH IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION FOR SENIORS February 2013 February is Heart Health Awareness Month (source: American Heart Association) The month of February to many means Valentine's Day and a day of love. We can give our heart away on Valentine's Day but the month of February also represents an opportunity for The American Heart Association (AHA) to educate all of us about heart disease. Years ago Coronary Artery Disease was mostly a concern for men, but heart disease is the #1 killer of women, and more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Since 1984, more women than men have died from heart disease. Yet only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat The truth is women are less likely to call 9-1-1 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack themselves. Since most of the attention has been on men and heart disease, women haven't learned to recognize signs of heart problems in themselves. There are many things that put women at risk for heart disease. Some you can't control and some you can, but the key is that with the right information, education, and care, heart disease can be treated, prevented, and one day ended, loving heart! So women listen up! According to the AHA, studies have shown that healthy choices have resulted in 330 fewer women dying from heart disease per day. Here are some healthy lifestyle changes you should make. Don't smoke Keep your blood pressure under control Manage your blood sugar Lower your cholesterol Know your family history Stay active Lose weight Eat healthy The best valentine you can give is a healthy Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital Center