Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and new research has found skipping it can increase the chance of a heart attack. Women are most at risk especially after menopause.
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Episode Transcript
Photographs and memories are all Diana Devlyn has left of
her mother, father, and brother after she lost each of
them suddenly to heart attacks.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
I just wouldn't wish it upon anyone. It's been awful
and very very hard to deal with, like I guess
in this space of eight years, to have lost every
single family member.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
The mother of two is now vigilant about exercising and
maintaining a healthy diet to lower her risk of heart disease.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
I'm a mother as well and a wife. I want
to be around for my children and for my family.
Speaker 3 (00:35):
A heart disease is the leading killer of women globally.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
In Australia, one woman dies almost every hour from heart problems.
A new study of more than two hundred thousand participants
reveals skipping breakfast can increase that risk by twenty two percent.
Because hunger often leads to poorer food choices later in
the day, higher in fat and calories, we are.
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Better off having a really healthy breakfast and something that
contains whole grains.
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One in five women's skip breakfast, prompting a reminder to
take the time. Oats contain beta glucken, which can lower
the risk of heart disease. Add fruit and protein for
more nutrients. Menopause and hormonal changes can also increase the
risk of heart problems for women, as lower estrogen can
lead to higher cholesterol.
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Eating well is important, moving more, managing stress, not smoking,
not vaping, limiting alcohol.
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Regular checkups are also recommended.
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If you're over forty five, you are eligible for a
Medicare subsidized heart health check. Go and see your GP today.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Prevention is key.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Christy Mayer seven News
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