What is Go Red
The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a broad program designed to increase women’s heart health awareness. Go Red’s goal is to spark a change to improve the lives of women globally.
It’s no longer just about wearing red and sharing heart health facts. It’s about all women standing together with Go Red, taking charge of their own heart health and the health of those they love. Making a commitment to health isn’t something you have to do alone. Grab a friend or a family member and make a Go Red Healthy Promise today.
Preventing Heart Disease
Think about it. Do you take care of your family, home and career? Of course, it goes without saying. Do you take care of your heart? Probably not.
Although its not topping most women’s to-do lists, caring for your heart through healthy diet and exercise is the greatest weapon to preventing heart disease. Many assume that popping a pill prescribed by the doctor is enough to conquer symptoms or prevent a heart attack. The real preventative power lies with real changes to your lifestyle – which can reduce the risk for heart disease by as much as 80 percent. Read more on preventing heart disease at Go Red for Women.
One In Four Is Too Many
In the United States, one in four women dies from heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease in both men and women is narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. This is called coronary artery disease, and happens slowly over time. Heart diseases that affect women more than men include:
- Coronary microvascular disease (MVD) – a problem that affects the heart’s tiny arteries
- Broken heart syndrome – extreme emotional stress leading to severe but often short-term heart muscle failure
The older a woman gets, the more likely she is to get heart disease. But women of all ages should be concerned about heart disease. All women can take steps to prevent it by practicing healthy lifestyle habits.
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Content Sources: American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, MedlinePlus
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