The Heart Truth is Heart and Stroke Foundation's health education campaign to raise awareness that heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for Canadian women.
Only 1 in 8 women is aware that this is their most serious health concern. Ocean Spray is committed to the health and well being of Canadian women but we need your help to share The Heart Truth.
The Heart Truth campaign educates women about identifying their risks and warning signs of heart disease and stroke, and shows them how to take charge of their heart health by making lifestyle changes and taking action to reduce their risk by as much as 80 per cent.
Here are three important lifestyle changes we can make right now:
- QUIT SMOKING – Smoking is an addiction and quitting may be difficult, but with help and a plan, it may become easier. Within one year of quitting, your risk of suffering a smoking-related heart attack is cut in half.
- MANAGE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE AND CHOLESTEROL LEVELS - High blood pressure and cholesterol levels are major risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Reduce your sodium, saturated and trans fat intake and talk with your doctor about testing your levels. Some women may require medication.
- EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT – Diet and exercise are important for a healthy heart. 30 minutes of daily exercise and at least seven to ten servings of vegetables and fruits every day will put you on the right track.
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Just one cup of Ocean Spray® 100% Juice Blends equals 2 fruit servings and a 1/4 cup of Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries provides 1 fruit serving. It’s a great tasting and simple way for adults to get 3 of the 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables that the Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends eating each day.
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