National Wear Red Day

Wear Red on February 2nd to bring awareness to women’s heart health.

Heart disease and stroke is the #1 killer in women, causing 1 in 3 deaths among women each year.

Stroke disproportionately affects African-Americans.
A few more stats:
Every year cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 50,000 African-American women.
49% of African-American women ages 20 and older have heart diseases.
52% of African-American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

The fatty buildup of plaque in arteries, or atherosclerosis (ath-ur-o-skluh-ROE-sis), can damage your heart and blood vessels. This plaque buildup narrows or blocks blood vessels which can lead to a stroke, heart attack or chest pain (angina).

Coronary artery disease symptoms differ for men and women. Men may have chest pain. Women may have signs and symptoms like shortness of breath, chest discomfort, excessive fatigue, nausea and some experience fainting.

Heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthier lifestyle choices. Like lowering your salt and sodium intake. This can be a challenge I know, my weakness is potato chips. But you can improve your eating habits by learning about healthy eating and cooking. Also, get active and regular checkups.

So wear your favorite red dress, shoes, tops, pants, and/or accessories on Feb 2nd to support awareness of women’s heart health.

Disclaimer:
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