Heart is attack is one of the most fatal causes of death in both men and women. Just of late, the American Heart Association or AHA has brought up to date the course of action that women should take in order to maintain the good function of their heart. Women are urged to look into the lifetime risk on their heart; in this way even at an earlier age they can adapt new plans regarding the lifestyle and diet so as to lessen their lifetime risk.

The AHA’s updated guidelines include having a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet. Of course for the specifics this means that you have to have a regular exercise regime. A healthy weight range is also quite important and to achieve this, going for a 60 to 90-minutes brisk walk everyday is advisable. Fruits and vegetables and non-saturated must be present in the diet. If possible smoking and alcohol intake should be done in moderation.

An addition to their list is that women who are at a high risk of cardiovascular disease are advised that from the previous suggestion of 162 mg they should increase their daily dose of aspirin to 325 mg a day.

With the rising statistics in women falling victim to stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, it will not hurt to follow these helpful guidelines.