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Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women and is more deadly for women than all forms of cancer combined. Women's Heart Health Week, which spans Feb. 1-7, is a time for women everywhere to focus on heart health. The experts at  Main Street Radiology—a Queens company that provides cardiac MRI, lung screening, interventional radiology, and other diagnostic imaging services—say this is a good time for women to ask themselves the following questions to determine if they are properly supporting the health of their cardiovascular systems:

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  • Are You Consuming Good Fats & Avoiding Bad Fats? While saturated and trans fats can have a negative impact on heart health, the opposite is true of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can reduce inflammation and benefit the cardiovascular system. Nuts, olive oil, avocados, and olives are examples of foods that contain these healthy fats.
  • Are You Active? Daily physical activity can reduce your risk for heart disease and improve your overall health. Schedule at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day, five times per week.
  • Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Getting too much or too little sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, which could potentially cause heart disease. While the amount of sleep each person needs varies, studies have shown that most of us need six to eight hours of shut-eye each day. Sleep habits may be improved by scheduling 40 minutes of aerobic exercise three to four times a week. It's also important to avoid stimulants such as caffeine before bed.
  • Are You Overweight? Excessive body fat puts you at risk for high blood pressure, and this can, in turn, make you a candidate for heart disease. Losing weight can work wonders to improve your heart health.

Serving Queens and the surrounding communities since 1966, Main Street Radiology offers diagnostic imaging services that can be used to help women detect ailments such as heart disease and breast cancer. If you're concerned about your heart, schedule a cardiac MRI. Learn more by calling (718) 428-1500, or visit Main Street Radiology online

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