You powered through your January resolutions, making it to the gym after work or choosing the salad instead of pasta (or both, if you’re like us). But February is the time to kick those resolutions into high gear.
Why? It’s heart health month <3 and in South Carolina, heart disease is the LEADING cause of death. For women, it’s more deadly than all forms of cancer combined—and more preventable. In fact, 80% of cardiac + stroke events can be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes.
Plus, just recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack (hint: they can be different in women than in men) could help save your life if you ever have one.
You don’t have to be a 70-year-old man to be at risk for heart disease. A young female may carry just as much risk. Knowing your family’s history + your own risk factors can help save your life. A preventive screening at GHS’ Women’s Heart Center can help you determine your risk and identify appropriate lifestyle changes.
This content was created in partnership with Greenville Health System.
