Overview
- In interviews published November 10, the 74-year-old actress announced she is serving as the American Heart Association’s newest ambassador to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.
- She cites a family history of heart disease — her mother had it and her father died from it — and says she and her sisters monitor cholesterol and take statins.
- Seymour warns that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and says one in five U.S. women will experience a stroke in their lifetime.
- Her guidance stresses routine checkups for blood pressure, cholesterol and potential arterial blockages, plus staying on prescribed medications.
- She highlights sleep and stress reduction as daily priorities and describes her exercise and diet habits, while urging people to “choose life” through heart-healthy choices and purpose.