National Wear Red Day is Friday

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Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.  Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That’s why this year we are asking that you wear red on National Wear Red Day® And don’t forget to make your heart health a priority. Schedule your Well-Woman Visit (or get the women you love to do so) , a prevention check-up to review a woman’s overall health so her doctor can measure blood pressure, check cholesterol and look for signs of heart disease, stroke and other illnesses.

 

 

Each year, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke. But we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.

Go Red For Women is about much more than wearing red on National Wear Red Day. It’s about making a change.

Here are a few ways you can make a change today:

♥     Go to GoRedForWomen.org to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

♥     Encourage your family and friends to take small steps toward healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke, too.

♥     Explain “What it means to Go Red” by sharing the following acronym:

Get Your Numbers: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.

Own Your Lifestyle: Stop smoking, lose weight, be physically active and eat healthy.

Raise Your Voice: Advocate for more women-related research and education.

Educate Your Family: Make healthy food choices for you & your family. Teach your kids the importance of staying active.

Donate: Show your support with a donation of time or money.

Women who are involved with the Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives.

♥     Nearly 90% have made at least one healthy behavior change.

♥     More than one-third has lost weight.

♥     More than 50% have increased their exercise.

♥     6 out of 10 have changed their diets.

♥     More than 40% have checked their cholesterol levels.

♥     One third has talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans.

 

Thank you,