An expert warns of cardiovascular disease in women

Although “better late than never”, explains Adriana Tomaz, cardiologist at Laboratorio Hermes Bardini, the ideal goal is to take care of the heart from childhood, with a healthy lifestyle that can involve the whole family. “It is always time to change lifestyle habits and adopt good practices such as healthy eating and regular physical activity as well as managing stress and anxiety,” the cardiologist assures.

Don’t wait until you feel it in your chest

Pain in the chest, left arm, neck, throat, and jaw, shortness of breath, dizziness, malaise, blurred vision, fainting, and palpitations are among the many symptoms that may indicate that the heart is not healthy.

aggravating factors

pressure

Stress releases substances into the bloodstream that can attack blood vessels, increase blood pressure, and raise the risk of events such as heart attack and stroke.

Insomnia and alcohol

Another point of concern is that alcoholic beverages are harmful to the heart as well as to other organs, such as the liver and brain, especially when consumed in regular and high doses.

menopause

“Women generally reach menopause ignoring the fact that this phase will require extra care because it is a period marked by hormonal and metabolic changes, weight gain and an increase in cholesterol levels. At menopause, the level of estrogen decreases with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease,” The doctor highlights.