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

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.

Since the first National Wear Red Day in % 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 % have improved their diets 15% have quit smoking

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: ) Know your family history Get regular health screenings

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

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/