Today (Friday, February 3rd) is National Go Red Day!  This is our day to bring awareness to the risks of heart disease and strokes among women.  Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year.  

Did you know that unlike men where chest pain is a sign of heart attack, jaw pain is actually a symptom for women?  I didn't!  It's time we learn more about it so we can take preventative measures against it girls.    

There is a ton of info at www.goredforwomen.org including a Risk Factors Quiz.  Be sure to visit the site to educate yourself on how you can take preventative measure against this disease.

A visit to the doctor to get your numbers and determine your risk is key.  Be sure to find out:

• Total cholesterol / HDL (Good cholesterol)
• Blood Pressure
• Fasting Blood Sugar
• Body Mass Index (BMI)

Your ideal numbers can be found here.

Next, take action!

• Manage Blood Pressure
• Control Cholesterol
• Reduce Blood Sugar
• Get Active
• Eat Better
• Lose Weight
• Stop Smoking