NO. 1 KILLER OF WOMEN

Over 41 million American women are living with one or more types of cardiovascular disease, yet only one in five women view heart disease as their greatest health threat.

Other alarming heart health statistics from the American Heart Association include:

One in three women have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, including cancer.

CHOOSE TO SPEAK UP

Heart disease is largely preventable, we simply have to choose to act. Regardless of gender, race or family history, every woman can speak up for her heart and choose to live.

CHOOSE TO GO RED. Research shows that women who Go Red are more likely to make better choices. As a result of joining Go Red:More than 40 percent have lost weight More than half have increased their exercise Six out of ten have changed their diet 53 percent have checked their cholesterol levels A third have investigated their heart-health family history or talked to their doctor about their personal heart risk BE A BETTERU. Go Red BetterU is the free, 12-week online makeover that can save your life. Choose to be a BetterU at www.GoRedForWomen. CONNECT: Join Go Red For Women to share your healthy choices and connect with women who are speaking up for women's heart health nationwide at www.GoRedForWomen. GET INVOLVED: Contact your local Go Red For Women chapter. Go to www.GoRedForWomen for details on how you can get involved. ASK THE EXPERT: Get your questions answered by an American Heart Association expert at www.GoRedForWomen.

Source: GoRedForWomen

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