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