National Wear Red Day. During American Heart Month in February, the American Heart Association will focus on women with “Go Red for Women,” a national movement about women and cardiovascular disease. Each year cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly 500,000 women. For all of the women who have been affected by cardiovascular disease, the public is urged to participate in Wear Red Day. #NationalWearRedDay #WearRedandGive
National Walking Day / Move More Day
National Walking Day – A day to get moving and walk. This day is now called Move More Day! This day is part of the American Heart Association to help get people up and moving and walking to good health. #NationalWalkingDay #MoveMore
Red Hats for New Borns
Red hats are being given to infants in 29 states to raise awareness of heart disease, congenital heart defects, most common birth defect. #RedHats #LittleHeartsBigHats #HeartMonth
20 things you didn’t know about stroke, that may save a life
20 things you didn’t know about stroke, that may save a life – Stroke is a leading cause of preventable death, but lack of awareness, education and resources are major barriers to stopping it. During May, American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization devoted to saving people from stroke, reveals 20 important things you probably didn’t know about stroke, in recognition of its 20th Anniversary: #Stroke
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack – Know the difference between these two that deals with the heart. People often use these terms interchangeably, but they are not the same. #CardiacArrest #HeartAttack