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Women and Heart Disease
Know Your Risks
As a women turns 60 years ofage he risk for heart disease is similar to that of a man.  Heart disease is the number one killer of women.  Goals for best cardiovascular health.
•          BP <120/80
•          Fasting glucose <95
•          BMI<29
•          Waist Circumference <35
•          Exercise most days
•          Total Cholesterol   Less than 200 mg/dL
•          LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol
 <160 mg/dL  Low risk
<130 mg/dL  Intermediate risk
<70- 100  High risk
Following a low fat, low cholesterol diet and statin medications when needed.
•          HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol
50 mg/dL or higher 
Quitting smoking, exercise programs help to raise this “good” one.
Triglycerides   <150 mg/dL  Losing 10% of body weight, decreasing concentrated sugars can help keep this in check
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