10,000 steps a day cuts the threat of heart disease by 30%
- Take the furthest parking space.
- Take the stairs.
- Walk for 10 or 15 minutes if you're lunching on your own.
- Deliver memos on foot, instead of e-mailing nearby coworkers.
At University Hospitals Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute, we know that education, awareness and early detection of heart disease are the keys to creating a heart healthy community. That's why we've partnered with the American Heart Associations' Go Red for Women campaign.
The Go Red for Women campaign has gained national momentum towards heightening awareness during their quest to educate women on the signs of heart disease. A mere 13 percent of women believe that heart disease and stroke are the greatest health threats to women. Many women believe that cancer is more of a threat, but nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart disease and stroke than from all forms of cancer.
The good news is that heart disease is mostly preventable – so understanding the disease and how to take charge of your risk factors can make a lifesaving difference to every woman.
The physicians and staff at UH Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, are committed to helping you reduce your risk of heart disease. You can start prevention now by simply knowing your risk factors. These range from inactivity and heredity to obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, and high blood lipid and cholesterol levels.
Once you identify the areas you may be at risk – you can make small lifestyle modifications such as change in diet, increased exercise and smoking cessation to lessen your chance of heart disease. In addition, you can request a vascular screening which can check for disease of the arteries, veins and lymph vessels as well as blood disorders that affect circulation. Screenings take less than 15 minutes and can detect your risk of stroke, aneurysms, and poor circulation.
We're proud to stand alongside other area community leaders and business as we actively take a stand against heart disease. It is our hope that with the tireless efforts of those involved in this cause we can make greater strides towards reducing risk while ensuring women live a healthy, longer life.
We're proud to stand alongside other area community leaders and businesses as we actively take a stand against heart disease. It is our hope that with the tireless efforts of those involved in this cause we can make greater strides towards reducing risk while ensuring women live a healthy, longer life.
UH Harrington-McLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute encourages you to celebrate the energy, passion and power of the annual American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement to help eradicate this disease. To make an appointment with one of our cardiovascular specialists, call toll free 1-866-UH4-CARE or 1-866-844-2273. For more information about the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement, visit www.goredforwomen.org
For more information about women and heart health, or to schedule an appointment with one of our expert cardiologists, call 216-844-8448.
Online Wellness Tools
University Hospitals provides some quick and useful tools to help you estimate your healthy body weight, target heart rate, amount of body fat and more. They'll help you set exercise goals and educate you about your health. more about Wellness Tools...