#GoRedisWhy

Heart disease IS preventable and National Go Red Day reminds us of the following:

• Schedule an appointment with your health care provider to learn your personal risk for heart disease. You can also learn your risk with our Heart Attack Risk Calculator.
• Quit smoking. Did you know that just one year after you quit, you’ll cut your risk of coronary heart disease by 50 percent?
• Start an exercise program. Just walking 30 minutes a day can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke.
• Modify your family’s diet if needed. Check out these healthy cooking tips. You’ll learn smart substitutions, healthy snacking ideas and better prep methods. For example, with poultry, use the leaner light meat (breasts) instead of the fattier dark meat (legs and thighs), and be sure to remove the skin.

Learn more:

• Angina in Women
• Go Red for Women
• What Are My Risks For Getting Heart Disease Infographic
• Menopause and Heart Disease