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Health & Fitness

What it means to GO RED

Friday, February 7, 2014 is the 11th Annual National Wear Red Day for Women.  On this day, we are urging women, people from all walks of life, businesses, towns, schools, the media, buildings and landmarks to "go red" to bring attention to the No. 1 killer of females - heart disease.

So what does it mean to GO RED?

G: GET YOUR NUMBERS

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Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.

 

O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE

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Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy.

It’s up to you. 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.

Teach your kids the importance of staying active.

 

D: DON’T BE SILENT

Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer.

Raise your voice at GoRedForWomen.org.


By participating in National Wear Red Day for Women, you are joining the movement to provide women the chance to survive and live stronger, longer lives.

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