Editor's Note
February is a big month for your heart. Not only is it put on center stage for Valentine’s Day, but it’s also front and center for American Heart Month. While a lot of us will be showing our appreciation for the ones we love this month, it’s also important to show your heart a little love too…especially if you are a woman!
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women, according to the American Heart Association? It’s important that we understand this disease and know how to protect ourselves from it.
While I’m not a doctor and don’t want to offer medical advice, there are a few well-known steps you can take to help prevent heart disease.
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Stop smoking
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Watch what you eat
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Exercise
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Reduce stress
As I was doing some research on this topic, I came across a great movement called “National Wear Red Day.” On February 6, show your support for the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red and making a donation to the cause. You could even get your company involved! For more information, check out www.goredforwomen.org.
So, while we are all opening our hearts this month and spreading love to all those we care about, let’s remember to take some time and celebrate our own little tickers too!
Christy Wolf, Editor