Janome helps spread word about Heart disease with HT2008

04 Feb '08

3 min read

“Our partnership with Janome enables us to reach thousands of women with useful information to help them understand their risk factors and make their heart health a priority,” adds Dr. Elizabeth G.Nabel, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

The Heart Truth brochure featured with the HT2008 helps women identify their risk factors for heart disease, including the steps to lower their risk and how they can help spread the word to others:
• Step 1: Learn the Heart Truth - You can learn about heart disease by visiting The Heart Truth Web page. The site includes facts on heart disease, as well as tips on leading a heart-healthy life and questions to ask your doctor about risk factors for heart disease.
• Step 2: Spread The Word - You can help spread awareness of heart disease in women by sporting a Red Dress Pin and opening up the lines of communication with other women, including close friends and family, about this important health issue.
• Step 3: Know Your Numbers - It's important to know what numbers affect your risk of developing heart disease. Talk to your doctor about your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, your body mass index and waist circumference measurement, as well as your blood sugar levels.
• Step 4: Learn The Risks - Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight and obese, being physically inactive, age and having a family history of early heart disease.
• Step 5: Take Action - If you smoke, quit. Also, focus on maintaining a healthy weight and being more physically active. Finally, adopt a healthy eating plan and talk with your doctor about heart disease.

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