Today is the American Heart Association’s (AHA) national wear red day, and it is set to bring awareness to heart disease and strokes in women.
The association says they want to rally women to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” by creating accessible opportunities to build healthy habits that work best for their lives.
>>Dayton Woman of Impact award nominees announced
Heart disease is the number one killer of women, according to the AHA. They say by building healthy habits, women can lower their chances of developing the disease.
Some ways to raise awareness:
Wearing Red: Wear a favorite red outfit or accessory as a symbol of commitment to ending heart disease and stroke in women.
Sharing Your Support on Social: Inform followers of #WearRedDay and #WearRedAndGive and encourage them to visit WearRedDay.org to support the American Heart Association.