Today's high-intensity work and high-stress life makes us ignore our health.Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, taking the lives of 1 in 3 women every year, according to the American Heart Association.
Loving yourself means taking care of your mind, body, and soul–including your heart.
According to statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA), 90% of women have 1 or more risk factors for heart disease. That means if you’re reading this, chances are your heart could use some more love–how are you taking care of it?
Lightxome® will always support you, from your fashion choices to your weekly wellness, we’re the brand that continually cares. In honor of the holiday of hearts, Valentine’s Day, we’ve collected all the best health tips to help you maintain a strong heart.
- Understand the symptoms of a heart attack–in men and women. You may not have known this, but women and men’s symptoms when having a heart attack often present differently. AHA says that the most common symptom that both share is chest pain. Women should be aware that the following symptoms could be the beginning of a heart attack: Chest pain, but not always pain or pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen, jaw, neck or upper back pain, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, fainting, indigestion, and extreme fatigue. Men should look out for the following symptoms of heart attack preemptively: Squeezing chest pain, jaw, neck or back pain, nausea or vomiting, and shortness of breath.
- Get more sleep. Chances are, in today’s world and the pressures we all face daily, you aren’t getting enough sleep. Your body demands rest to be in optimal condition. Your heart needs that reset at night, and for adults, you should be getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. According to AHA, sleepless nights lead to high blood pressure, trouble losing weight, and less motivation to move. Psychology Today listed overheating at night as one of the top complaints shared by people who have trouble sleeping. Luckily, we have the solution for your sleep.
- Learn how to chill out. Being able to cope with stress is an undervalued trait that your heart is begging to be recognized. AHA says that chronic stress is common in women and can lead to behaviors that contribute to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, overeating, high cholesterol, and inactivity. From something as easy as taking a deep breath for a beat to trying a workout that has you taking several breaths, find ways to separate yourself from stressors and take the time to realign yourself. No matter what you do to chill out, Lightxome® has the underwear to support you. Try our sports bra for on-the-go comfort and low impact workout wear. With wireless support and cloud-soft fabric under your outfit, wherever you go and whatever you’re doing, you’ll love wearing our collection of bras.
