For those of you that know me well, you know that my true passion in life has been to find a cure for Heart Disease. This cause is close to my heart, literally, as Heart Disease is dominant in my family. Every February (Heart Month), my involvement with supporting and raising awareness for Heart Disease peaks. I make an all-out effort to engage women, particularly, to ensure that they are knowledgeable of all the new information that comes out regularly on Heart Disease in Women. I work closely with The American Heart Association Houston to spread the word and there is no greater way than to ensure that women, their families, and friends, make every effort to Wear Red on National Go Red Day which is this coming Friday, February 3rd… a great kickoff to National Heart Month!
Wear Your Red and Get Social
STAY TUNED for more to come on the color red later this month… for now, remember to wear your red on Friday, February 3rd, Go Red Day! Want to share on social media? You can participate on Facebook or Instagram by sharing a photo/video of you in your red and tagging @MyRedGlasses, @AmericanHeartTX, #WearRedAndGive #WearRedDay, and #GoRedHouston.
“Be The Beat” – CPR
This year, Heart is encouraging us to “Be The Beat” and help rally the community so that every family in Houston has at least one person in their home who knows CPR. “CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival,” according to the America Heart Association. Click here for CPR resources.
Let’s Talk Facts
1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease annually… that’s a third of our mothers, sisters and friends. On a positive note, what I have learned over my years of being involved with American Heart Association is that unlike I was raised to believe, it is not solely a hereditary issue but can be prevented (80% preventable!) through simple things like moving more, eating smart and managing blood pressure. Regular preventative visits to a cardiologist for testing (must know your numbers) encouraged by AHA and some medications have been at the top of my personal priority list.
The facts are there, things are looking better. Since the First National Wear Red Day in 2003, we’ve made tremendous strides in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women.
