February is Heart Awareness Month
Heart healthy foods
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Posted: 01/30/2012
BALTIMORE - We all know to associate chest pain as a symptom of a heart attack. But in women, it can be different.
Women may not experience the typical chest pain. Instead they may have symptoms of indigestion, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting or fainting.
Women are more likely to be misdiagnosed and discharged from the emergency room.
Risk Factors for Women
The risk factors for heart attack include high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and family history.
You can cut down on your risk by exercising and eating healthy.
Heart Healthy Foods
Some foods that can make your heart healthy are antioxidants like herbs such as thyme, sage, oregano, and rosemary. Red wine, salmon which has omega 3 fatty acids, evoo found in extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, almonds oatmeal, flaxseed, and blueberries are all beneficial to your heart.
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