Volume 8, Number 4 SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES February 2004
Face
The Heart truth
About Your Risks
One in three American women dies of heart disease. In fact it is the number one killer of women, regardless of race or ethnicity. However, in a recent national survey, fewer than a third of the women who responded were aware of these statistics. Only 9 percent named heart disease as a condition that concerned them - 61 percent named breast cancer.
Because women do not take the risk of heart disease seriously they fail to make the connection between the risk factors and their own chance of developing it. Heart disease strikes at a much younger age than most people think and lifestyle-related factors that increase the risk of heart disease are increasingly common among teenagers and young adults.
Often, making lifestyle changes is all that is needed. Women can lower their risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent just by leading a healthy lifestyle. Whatever your age, start taking steps to improve your heart health.
Risks
Factors For Heart Disease
Diabetes
Smoking
Overweight/obesity
Physical Inactivity
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Family history of early heart disease
FEBRUARY EVENTS
All Month
Donate
$1.00 or more to send a Heart Felt Thanks to someone you appreciate. We'll provide
the heart smart message, stationary and postage. You provide the message of
thanks and appreciation. Donations will go to WomenHeart: the National Coalition
for Women with Heart Disease. Stop by Health and Wellness Services to participate
or watch for us around campus.
Proudly wear red in support of sharing the Heart Truth for Women!
Monday, February 16th
Enjoy
a homemade "heart healthy" breakfast and conversation with college
dietitian and the Health and Wellness Staff. Call 4805 to reserve your spot.
February 16 - 20th
Heart
healthy" walking at Angela daily from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Walk ½
hour, four out of five days and win a t-shirt.
Stop by Health and Wellness for a heart cookie and heart fact.
February 20th
"Red"
Fashion Show with a "heart healthy" lunch in the Dining Hall at 12:30
p.m. Great raffle prizes! Discounted lunch tickets for off-campus students through
Health and Wellness.