What you need to know about Heart Disease and Stroke.

Did you know that heart disease is still the number one cause of death in women? Up to 24 % of deaths are due to heart attacks and 7 % due to strokes. Women need to be aware of this and take charge of their own health. Risk factors specific to women include: -high blood pressure during pregnancy also known as preeclampsia -taking the birth control pill for contraception -hormone replacement therapy for menopause How do you prevent a stroke: 1. Quit smoking. 2. Regular exercise (moderate-paced 30 minutes of walking four times per week). 3. Consume no more than 8 ounces of alcohol per week. 4.  A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, and minimize processed food. 5.  No more than 2000 mg of sodium or salt per day. 6.  Maintain an ideal body weight and avoid obesity which can result in