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Wear RED and RAISE your voice on Friday, February 7th NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY.

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1 Wear RED and RAISE your voice on Friday, February 7th NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

2 DID YOU KNOW? Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. In 2003 research revealed that heart disease was by far the number 1 killer of women.

3 Since the first National Wear Red Day in 2003 34% fewer women now die from heart disease 43% of women are checking their cholesterol More than 50% of women exercise more than they did in 2003 60% have improved their diets 15% have quit smoking

4 HEART HEALTHY TIPS Eliminate tobacco use Exercise for 30 minutes Eat a heart-healthy diet including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products Maintain a healthy weight (BMI range: 18.5-24.9) Know your family history Get regular health screenings

5 NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY On Friday, everyone is encouraged to: Wear RED Raise YOUR voice Understand YOUR cardiovascular risk Take action to live longer, healthier, happier lives

6 Please join us in wearing red this Friday!!!! NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY Sources: clevelandclinic.org/heart/women goredforwomen.org/wearredday/ mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-disease- prevention/


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