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American Heart Association's "National Wear Red Day"

Why it is important to spread awareness about Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke, the number 1 and number 4 causes of death in the nation.

Today is the American Heart Association's "National Wear Red Day".

It is a day to create awareness about the nation's number 1 and number 4 causes of death: Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke. Wear red today to spread the awareness across the nation. It is important that we take time to think about what we can change in our lives to better ourselves for the future. Making healthy changes today can lead to an overall healthier life and decrease the risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke, as well as many other life threatening conditions and diseases. 

Make sure to wear red today and also make healthier living a habit! 

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