TheFinalSprint.com | Premier Running Destination for Marathons, Track and Field, Race News, Podcasts, Training Advice and More!

Lead Stories: Friday, July 18, 2008

Show some heart: GO RED on Friday, February 2, 2007

Posted February 1st, 2007 at 10:30 AM by Megan Hueter

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Columns, Health & Fitness, Exercise, Weight Loss, SPOTLIGHT

Note: We recognize that this article is beyond the scope of our normal content. However, we felt that in our continuing efforts to encourage active living and help you reach your goals, it was appropriate and important for us promote “Go Red for Women Day” and convey the American Heart Association’s recommendations for lowering your risk of heart disease.

On Friday, February 2nd, people around the nation will be supporting the American Heart Association‘s national “Go Red for Women Day” by wearing red to help raise awareness of heart disease among women. The campaign has chosen the color red to stand for the ability all women have to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 12 million people in the United States suffer from coronary heart disease (CHD), and CHD is the leading cause of death for women and men.
Read the rest of this entry »

Comment on this post | Permalink