Wendy Marcason Heart Health For Woman Summary

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In the article, Heart Health For Woman by Wendy Marcason, depending on what a woman eats and how she choses to live her life plays a key role in her heart role. There are some roles that have no effect in whether you keep a healthy lifestyle or are physically active that will still affect your risk of having heart disease like; aging, gender, family history, race, and a previous heart attack. An interesting fact dealing with heart disease is black women have a higher risk of heart disease than white women. Their chances of dying from a stroke are also greater. Limiting the type of fat intake you consume can make a difference. Let go of fatty foods like bacon, sausage, butter, and ice cream and choose healthy food such as whole grains, fruits,

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