The Heart Of The Matter
Circulation, February 2004

The American Heart Association recently came out with some new guidelines to help women prevent heart disease. Here’s what’s suggested:
 
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 Don’t smoke, or, if you do, quit.
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 Maintain or achieve a normal body weight.
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 Exercise for at least 30 minutes most days of the week.
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 Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy products, fish, and legumes, and avoid saturated fat (found in butter, fried foods, higher-fat meats, etc.)
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 Don’t take hormone therapy or antioxidants to prevent cardiovascular disease, because recent trials have not shown benefits from these.
For more information, visit the American Heart Association online or call 888-694-3278.