A Hearty Life

Women Are Less Likely To Make Lifestyle Changes That Favor The Heart

by Kendra James, RN on September 12th, 2007

Come on ladies, don’t let me down! I am so disappointed by the following research findings…

Researchers at University of Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found that women with a family history of heart disease were less likely than men to change habits such as smoking and infrequent physical activity. In fact, they were more likely to engage in lifestyle choices that increase their risk of heart disease than are women who didn’t report a history of heart disease.

Seriously speaking, we need to be smarter than that. If you know what a risk factor is, which I know most of us do, then why not do all that you can to change the situation? Us women need to stick together and support and encourage each other. Find a buddy to walk and diet with or ask your partner to help you make lifestyle changes so you will be here to enjoy life together. Yeah, it sound kind of serious when I put it like that huh?

What do you do to help yourself stay on track? Do you find it difficult or is it a piece of cake? I know that personally, I need a kick in the ol’ butt every once in a while.

via Science Daily

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