Do you know that 1 in 3 women get cardiovascular diseases, and that cardiovascular diseases is the No. 1 killer of American women (more than all cancers combined)?

Today is the day to Go Red for women's heart health. If you didn't wear red today, don't worry-- you've got all month to wear red and support heart health.

In 1963, Congress required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month". American Heart Association has their Go Red for Women Campaign to raise awareness for women's heart health. Go to this page to read about this campaign, and take the Go Red Heart CheckUp.

Here are some facts to consider:

Fact: 1 in 3 women get heart disease.

Fact: Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of women over 25.

Fact: Cardiovascular disease kills nearly twice as many women over 25 than all cancers combined.

Fact: Young women who have heart attacks are twice as likely to die from them as men are.

Fact: Women's heart attack symptoms are very different from the typical men's heart attack symptoms. Besides chest pain, women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

Women's Health Magazine created a cute, fun-to-read 8 Healthy Steps to a Healthy Heart

Join Go Red for Women movement, and receive a free red dress pin (I've got mine) you can proudly wear to show that you're part of the Go Red for Women movement.

Email this to all of your friends and family to raise awareness and support American Heart Month.

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