WE’RE CELEBRATING NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY – FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Vol. 32 Issue 6 BROOKLYN EDITION Feb. 5-11, 2021
THE PULSE OF OUR CITY
‘Go Red’ this Friday to help stay heart healthy and save lives
Regardless of where you
are this Friday, put on
your favorite shade of
crimson during “National
Wear Red Day,” the American
Heart Association’s annual
awareness campaign held on
the fi rst Friday ever February.
Traditionally, you would
see a sea of red out in the
streets and workplaces of New
York City. The COVID-19 pandemic,
of course, has changed
the dynamic, with so many of
us working these days from
the comforts of home while
staying safe.
Yet this change shouldn’t
stop us from observing this
important custom to raise
public awareness about the
risks of heart disease, particularly
among women. For
our company, that means continuing
our tradition of making
the covers of this and our
other publications red for the
occasion.
Every American is at risk
of heart disease; for some, it’s
a tragic circumstance of lifestyle,
but for too many, it’s a
result of genetics.
Those with the highest risk
are individuals with a history
of heart disease in the family.
Lifestyle also plays a role;
what you eat, what you weigh,
what you do and whether you
smoke are all potential risk
factors.
One in three women, on
average, die of heart disease
and stroke every year, according
to the American Heart Association.
These silent killers
constitute the leading cause
of death among American
women — and yet, most of
these tragedies can be avoided
through early detection and
treatment.
It’s important to know the
symptoms of a possible heart
attack. The life you save could
be your own, or someone you
love.
The symptoms include pain
or uncomfortable pressure in
the center of your chest; pain
or discomfort in the arms,
back, neck or jaw; shortness
of breath; a cold sweat; nausea;
vomiting; and lightheadedness.
Chest pain is the most common
heart attack symptom for
everyone, but the American
Heart Association notes that
women are often more likely
to suffer other common symptoms.
If you or someone you love
experiences potential heart
attack symptoms, don’t waste
time. Call 911, go to a hospital
and get treatment. Every second
counts. It could mean the
difference between life and
death.
Knowing the symptoms of
heart disease, along with advanced
medical care in recent
years, have helped millions of
people overcome the odds and
live long lives.
Of course, all of us can do
plenty in our own lives to be
healthy — such as watching
our diets, getting more
exercise, putting down
cigarettes and cigars for
good, and going for annual
checkups.
We appreciate everyone
wearing red this
Friday, and urge them to
continue supporting the
American Heart Association
any way they can. Donate
to the association’s
“Go Red For Women” campaign
online at heart.org
You can also spread the word
through social media by using
the hashtag
#WearRedandGive.
Thanks to all for your support
of this wonderful campaign.
Take good care!
— Joshua and Victoria
Schneps
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