Sorry to disappoint but you know what's coming up! A cause that is near and dear to My Heart!
Women's Heart Health
Every February is designated as Women's Heart Month and everyone is encouraged to wear red as often as possible. If nothing else wear it on the first Friday of the month.
I've shared stories in the past of losing my mom when she was only 48. I've shared stories about my mother-in-law and her surgeries, heart attacks, etc.
I've shared all kinds of statistics with you.
I drill this into my kids and grandkids -- PROMOTE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH DAY!!!
So I asked myself -- what can I say that will make an impact? How do I stress how important this is? Important for you - your mother, your daughter, your aunt, your cousin, your girlfriend, your wife.
Think of all the women you know and then remember this: 1 in 3 women die of heart disease each year. Did you read that? 1 in 3!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women.
So pay attention to your body. If someone you know talks (I don't want to use the word complain) about 'vague' symptoms such as pain in their back or jaw, feeling overly tired, nausea encourage them to go to their doctor.
Have you heard them say 'I just feel off'? Have them get their blood pressure checked.
Trust me - at my house we take these things seriously. I'm feeling off? I'm calling to get a blood pressure check - I know it's going to be high and I'm not wrong. And it's not just me -- Gary will be checking with me too -- probably more concerned than I am. :)
So here's your reminder: Friday, February 7, 2020 - WEAR RED! for Women's Heart Health.
I'm going a little bit further here and encouraging you to post your picture on Facebook wearing red next Friday. Ask your friends to post theirs as well.
OH MY HEART!
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