Have a heart, go red for women

Everyone can support the fight against cardiovascular disease in women by wearing red.

Thousands of little red hats were being delivered for all the babies born in the month of February to raise awareness about heart disease. That way, precautionary measures can be taken to prevent the risks of developing cardiovascular disease. “And this should happen during every stage of life – not just with older adults”.

“One in three women will die from heart disease and stroke”, said Julie Ann Hamilton, regional director with the American Heart Association in Hall County.

Today 1 in 3 women are affected by heart disease in the USA and almost 44 million American women are living with heart disease.

Get informed about the risks of heart disease and stroke.

You can also go red – literally.

February 5: We’re going Red on campus! Many Missouri businesses, schools and organizations will be supporting the American Heart Association on National Wear Red Day through a variety of ways – from encouraging employees to wear red or turning their buildings/facilities red in some fashion.

It’s the one day a year when red becomes the most fashionable color in West Michigan. Show off your Red by posting a #TriStarGoRed photo on our Facebook page (facebook.com/StoneCrestMedicalCenter).

Additionally, risk factors differ between genders, with high blood pressure being more strongly associated with heart attacks in women.

When it comes to beating heart disease and stroke, change can be the cure. It’s about you. It’s about me. Lunch will be provided.

Termini moved to Baton Rouge past year after her husband, an anesthesiologist, began working at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

The gallery unveiling will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the State Capitol.

The good news is that more than 80% of heart disease events in women can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes like eating healthier, quitting smoking and exercising 30 minutes daily.

Control and monitor cholesterol levels. Find more about Business Before Hours at RutherfordChamber.org. Every woman must know her risk for heart disease.

Contribute $5 or more to JTV’s “Love Your Heart” fund February 6 – 29 and receive a $10 promotional offer to use on a JTV purchase in March.

It is equally important to learn the warning signs of a heart attack.

Facts from the American Heart Association at GoRedForWomen.org.

“People who have dogs live longer than people who have cats, and the assumption has been that dogs naturally cause their owners to be more active”, Dr. Thomas Lee, Co-Editor in Chief of the Harvard Heart Letter said. Ultimately, we must engage women and their families in order to most effectively eliminate needless cardiac related deaths in the next decade.