PREVENTING HEART DISEASE – THE #1 KILLER OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES ➥ One in 4 women in the United
States dies of heart disease ➥ Twenty-three percent of women
will die within 1 year after having a heart attack ➥ Within 6 years of having a heart
attack, about 46 percent of women become disabled with heart failure. Two-thirds of women who have a heart attack fail to make a full recovery The fact is, heart disease can be a problem for everyone who has a heart. THE KEY TO PREVENTING OR MANAGING HEART DISEASE IS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THINGS SUCH AS: High blood pressure Physical inactivity High cholesterol Overweight Smoking Diabetes
in diet, physical activity, and other daily habits, each one of us can greatly reduce our risk of developing heart-related problems. Those who already have heart disease can take steps to lessen its severity. Beginning May 1st, The Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute will offer women a free cardiac risk assessment of the most prevalent risk factors, including blood pressure, body mass index and weight circumference. This 15 minute
The Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute is ranked #1 in 2011 in the state of Florida for cardiac surgery and cardiac services by HealthGrades®. Its renowned cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular specialists and nurses and leading edge facilities ensure an exceptional level of care, close to home. assessment, conducted by a clinician, follows the American Heart Association’s guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women.
Lifestyle choices are important in helping prevent heart disease. By learning about personal risk factors and by making healthful changes
Based on the results of the assessment, the Institute will recommend or provide:
➥ Education on healthy lifestyle
habits
➥A
more extensive cardiac evaluation, including a physical exam with EKG and lipid panel
➥ Assistance and referral to a
cardiologist at the Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital
➥ A weight management and fitness
program for women, as well as a diabetes management program for both men and women, will be available through the Hospital’s Davis Therapy Center
For more information on the women’s cardiac assessment and to schedule an appointment, please call 561.95LEARN.
REDUCING THE RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN WOMEN
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steoporosis affects more than 25 million Americans -- mostly women past menopause. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, one in every two women over 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. Thirty-three percent of women over 65 will experience a fracture of the spine and as many as 20% of hip fracture patients die within 6 months from conditions caused by lack of activity such as blood clots and pneumonia. Although bones go through a constant state of loss and regrowth, as we age the loss accelerates to the
minor injury. Symptoms of bone loss include back pain or tenderness, a loss of height, and a slight curvature or ‘hump’ of the upper back. Because it is difficult to replace bone that is lost, prevention is key. Beginning a lifelong commitment to exercise and healthy nutrition can help reduce the risk of developing this condition.
point that regrowth cannot keep up and osteoporosis may develop. Osteoporosis causes the bones to become thin and fragile, increasing the chance of breaking with even
PROMOTION
The Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute now offers osteoporosis consultations with a clinician, who will take a full physical exam and patient history and order a bone density screening if warranted. The
patient will also receive a fitness program emphasizing weight bearing exercises such as walking or low-impact aerobics, which increase bone mass before menopause and helps to reduce bone loss after menopause.
For more information, please call 561.95LEARN. The information contained here is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. Consult with your physician.
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