+ Infographic textHeart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S. Here are 6 numbers that offer a good snapshot of your cardiovascular health. 1. Blood Pressure – How much force your blood must use to get through your arteries. Top number (Systolic) – the pressure that your heart pumps against when it is sending blood out to the body Bottom number (Diastolic) – the pressure when your heart is relaxed 2. LDL (“Bad” Cholesterol) – Low-density lipoprotein carries cholesterol through your blood. 3. HDL (“Good” Cholesterol) – High-density lipoprotein carries cholesterol to your liver, wh...
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