Go Red For Women Day, Feb 1st

Got your red outfit picked out? February 1st is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart disease. It's commonly known as the number one killer in men, but it is also the number one killer in women as well.

This quote from the American Heart Association says it best, "Everyone can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It's a simple, powerful way to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke".

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Women (and men) who would like to check on their heart health, may go to the AHA website and take the Go Red Heart Checkup.

• Go Red Heart Checkup

And don't forget to wear your red!

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