Did you know that 1 in 4 Malaysian women die of heart disease every year? While a lot of emphasis has been given to breast cancer and cervical cancer campaigns, it’s about time you knew about the number one silent killer in our country.
Heart disease can be prevented but more often than not, its symptoms go undetected until it’s too late. The main causes of heart diseases are unhealthy eating habits, smoking, stress and obesity. Here’s what you can do to make a change:
1. 3 things to do (10 minutes each)
- Take a walk around the block
- Go for a bike ride
- Dance to 3 of your favourite songs
2. Aim for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity workout each week
3. 4 ways to manage stress
- Breathe – breathing properly ensures that your body is receiving the right amount of oxygen to carry out daily activities
- Soak up – a warm bath is perfect to ease the mind and body
- Talk – a motivational talk or a little laughter can put yourself in a good mood and sets you up for the rest of the day
- Sleep – a good night’s rest helps to restore your energy, making it feasible to retain information and perform tasks to your best ability.
4. Find your stress-buster. Do a 10 minutes solution
- Music or workout – 2 of the fastest way to kill stress
5. Take your annual check-up
- Set a date every year to meet your doctor
From now till 15 February, Neubodi is championing this cause with a Wear Red Day campaign. Follow the steps below to win a free heart screening at Institut Jantung Negara and a free Makeup Forever lipstick!
Celebs such as Amber Chia and Linora Low have participated in the campaign and now it’s your turn! Help spread the word by telling your mother, sister, female relatives, colleagues, friends or any lady you know about this deadly but highly preventable disease.
