Wear Red for Women

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.

Dr Mike Knapton, Associate Medical Director at the BHF, said: “Heart disease can strike anyone at any age, without warning”. At the age of eight, I was devastated by the loss of my father to a heart attack. Furthermore, women are more likely to get a heart attack after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, depression or high blood pressure, with black and Hispanic women facing the highest risk.

“Simple things like watching blood pressure, checking your cholesterol and blood sugar, and exercising can drastically decrease your chances of being affected”. It was always men.

So, wear red February 5 and continue to promote heart health this month and all year.

“Many women still don’t recognize heart disease as the number one threat to their health”, says Dr. Sarah Rinehart, a cardiology specialist at Piedmont Hospital. This national icon day gives individuals everywhere a way to show their dedication and support for the cause, and empowers women to take action for their health.

-Keith C. Ferdinand, M.D. I felt like I was on my own and I didn’t know where to begin. Understanding gender differences can help improve prevention and treatment among women. Alarmingly, 36 percent of adults have hypertension (high blood pressure).

Get moving and workout at least 30 minutes every day. After my surgery, I lost a significant amount of weight.

One heart-healthy step is to to to the community cholesterol screening on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

“They don’t necessarily have the crushing chest pain where it feels like an elephant is sitting on their chest”. Women and men can be screened. Thanks to the American Heart Association, efforts to spread the word are working, one red boa at a time. One day of delay and it could be too late.

Make a pledge to stay heart healthy, for yourself and your family. Share your success with others on Million Hearts Facebook page at www.facebook.com/millionhearts. And you could be having a stroke, even if you’re not experiencing all of the symptoms. Your family, friends and community are counting on you to be strong and take care of your heart.