National 'Weared Day' is here, here's how you can help women fight heart disease
54%. Now, as you may have noticed tonight, we're all wearing red, and our studio is lit up in red. February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association is celebrating her 100th anniversary. So today, Women's Day will be red. A lot happened today. It's about raising awareness of heart disease, which is the number one cause of death for women. Star Connor spoke with her doctors about the red flags. It kills more women annually than all cancers combined. Dr. Heather Pemberton talks about cardiovascular disease. Approximately 60% of these deaths are preventable. Everything is preventable. That's the keyword. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and family history. As women, we are affected by things we don't think of as traditional risk factors for heart disease, stress, and mental health. Depression affects women twice as often as men, and depression can lead to the progression of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Pemberton says women are more likely to be undiagnosed, and African Americans and Hispanics are also at higher risk. Know your numbers. What is my blood pressure? What is my cholesterol? What is my hemoglobin A-1C? What are my markers for diabetes? And what are my goals? What is my diet? What is it? Can you improve your diet? Because nutrition really matters. Our cardiologists recommend a Mediterranean style diet because it is effective. It's about reducing mortality from cardiovascular disease and finally moving. She recommends doing 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. says the 35-year-old mother. Heart disease can affect anyone, regardless of age. Although we think of heart disease as a disease of the elderly, we are now learning that this is not the case and that diabetes occurs much earlier. We are becoming obese much earlier. We are developing high blood pressure at a much younger age. Pemberton said symptoms include chest pain, pressure in the arm, shortness of breath, dizziness and nausea.
National 'Weared Day' is here, here's how you can help women fight heart disease
Updated: February 2, 2024 10:50 PM ET
National “Wear Red Day” is Friday, Feb. 2, and is aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women, according to the American Heart Association. It is being announced. You can see a lot of red things. People in the Triad and across the country will turn red on Friday to support women's heart health and raise awareness for heart disease and stroke. Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you. Women account for over 57% of the total deaths from stroke. It is also the number one cause of death for new mothers. You can raise awareness for women's heart health on Friday, February 2nd by using the hashtag #GoRedTriad on social media. Click on the video player above to see the latest headlines from WXII 12 News. If you would like to support the American Heart Association's mission, click here to donate. Navigation: Home | Weather | Watch Nowcast TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
According to the American Heart Association, Friday, February 2nd is national Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women.
You'll see a lot of red, from clothing to buildings. People in the Triad and across the country will be blushing on Friday to support women's heart health and raise awareness about heart disease and stroke.
To get the latest news stories that interest you, Please click here
Women account for more than 57% of all stroke deaths. It is also the number one cause of death for new mothers.
On Friday, February 2, you can raise awareness for women's heart health by using the hashtag #GoRedTriad on social media.
Click on the video player above to see the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.
If you would like to support the mission of the American Heart Association, please do so. click here To donate.
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