February is American Heart Month. Ā I’d like to take a few minutes to remind all of you that heart disease is the number one killer of women. Ā It is deadlier than all forms of cancer. Ā Heart disease is often called “the silent killer” because women often don’t even know that they have heart disease. Ā I am/was one of those women. Ā About ten years ago I was at my doctor’s office for an annual check up. Ā At this appointment, my doctor became alarmed when she took my blood pressure. Ā It turns out that despite how much exercise I do or how healthy I eat I have high blood pressure due to genetic factors. Ā I’ve been on a low dose of medication for about ten years now. Ā My blood pressure is completely under control, and is often quite low. Ā I was lucky that my doctor caught this for me. Ā I honestly had no symptoms (or so I thought), except for an occasional headache, which I had always attributed to hormones.
Please take a few minutes and visit the American Heart Association website for tons of information about heart disease and stroke. Ā They teach about signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke. Ā Know your risk. Ā Learn how to be healthier. Ā It could truly save a life if you’re aware and on alert.
During the month of February we can all help increase awareness of heart disease. Ā Take a selfie while wearing your red and post on Twitter and Instagram. Ā Use the hashtag #GoRedSelfie and you will also be entered into the American Heart Associations daily sweepstakes.
*This is not a sponsored post. Ā I’m just trying to help spread awareness about heart disease in women.
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