Aloha ‘Ohana!
Today we’re focusing on “The Heart Truth” as part of National Public Health Week. Did you know that In 2002, The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) created The Heart Truth® campaign, designed to raise awareness about heart disease as the leading cause of death in women. The campaign originally focused on women aged 40‒60, with an emphasis on reaching women of color. It has since expanded awareness efforts to educate younger women on the benefits of a heart-healthy lifestyle. In 2003, the campaign introduced the Red Dress® as the national symbol for women and heart disease, and the campaign holds special events throughout American Heart Month each February to help raise awareness.
You can learn more about The Heart Truth and its program initiatives here: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/heart-truth/about
In the mean time here are a few simple things you can do starting today to keep your hearth healthy.
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