Red Friday

Heart Disease is #1 killer of women. Know your risk factors on National Wear Red Day®.
Do you know The Heart Truth® about women and heart disease? More women die of heart disease than any other disease—even breast cancer. And living with it can lead to disability and a decreased quality of life.
Join The Heart Truth campaign on Friday, February 3 — National Wear Red Day — to help spread the message that "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear, It's the #1 Killer of Women.®" Wear your favorite Red Dress, red scrub, red shirt, or red tie to inspire women to take action to protect their hearts.
Having just one risk factor can double your risk of developing heart disease. Multiple risk factors multiply your risk. Know the risk factors for heart disease that you have control over:
Smoking;
High blood pressure;
High cholesterol and high triglyceride levels;
Overweight/obesity;
Physical inactivity; and
Diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Talk to your doctor to find out if you are at risk and take action. Not smoking, heart healthy eating, physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and taking prescribed medication can help to control and reduce your risks.
To find out more about women and heart disease, visit The Heart Truth Web pages at www.hearttruth.gov or call the NHLBI Health Information Center at 301-592-8573.
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