Pop quiz – what's the number-one deadly disease for women? (Hint: it's not breast cancer.) If you said heart disease, you're on the right track for tomorrow's National Wear Red Day. The first Friday of February is the day when everyone is encouraged to wear red to show solidarity in the fight against heartdisease, and to encourage every woman to become educated about her risk for heart disease. Northline Women's Health Center offers these tips from the American Heart Association on how to “Go Red” this year:
G: GET YOUR NUMBERS
Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE
Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy. It’s up to you, because no one can do it for you.
R: REALIZE YOUR RISK
We think it won’t happen to us, but heart disease kills one of three women.
E: EDUCATE YOUR FAMILY
Make healthy food choices for you and your family, and teach your kids the importance of staying active.
D: DON’T BE SILENT
Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our number-one killer.
Watch this short video to see how you can “Go Red” and spread the word about heart disease and women.
