Go Red For Women Tomorrow
As you may already know, tomorrow is National Wear Red Day (according to GoRedForWomen.org.) Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women in the U.S and this organization is striving to reduce that statistic. We really like that this campaign has specific goals that they’re working towards every day. Short term, they hope to see a 25% reduction in coronary heard disease and stroke by the end of the year. That’s pretty ambitious and we applaud them for it.
The thing about heart disease, is that it’s often preventable. There are many life style changes women can make to reduce their risk of getting it. The earlier you start being mindful of your heart health, the less likely you’ll be to fall victim to this disease.
Here are a few key ways the organization lists to help you can start protecting your heart:
- Physical Activity. Think walking, jogging, cycling or dancing with someone you love
- Healthy Diet. Think whole grains, delicious fresh fruits and more
- Reduce Stress. Think of taking time for your favorite hobby or celebrating your “unbirthday” with your best friend.
- Quit Smoking. Think about saving the money you’re spending on tobacco for a fun family trip.
So wear red tomorrow if you have it. If not, it doesn’t really matter – how about we all just pledge to take care of our hearts now and for the future?
