Make a Healthy Heart Your Goal !

Make a healthy heart your goal

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the number 1 killer of women worldwide. Help to reduce your risk by playing football, other sports and being physically active.

In celebration of UEFA Women»s Euro 2013 ≈Make a healthy heart your goal∆ and find out how you can lead a longer, better, more active life: www.worldheart.org/womenseuro #EURO2013

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Make a Healthy Heart Your Goal !

Published on Mar 7, 2013

Shawn Shawket

The World Health Organization defines overweight and obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. The most common health consequence of being overweight or obese is cardiovascular disease — mainly heart disease and stroke. The more overweight a person is the more likely he/she is to develop heart disease. Increased weight is a determinant of higher levels of triglycerides, elevated LDL (commonly known as bad cholesterol) and low HDL (commonly known as good cholesterol). The good news, however, is that even a slight reduction in weight (5- 10 per cent) can reduce a person's risk of heart disease. Healthier food choices and increased physical activity are the easiest ways to reduce weight and the risk of heart disease.

Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.