WE’RE CELEBRATING NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY – FEBRUARY 7, 2020
A RED LETTER DAY
Help save lives and learn the risks of heart disease
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Feb.7-13, 2020
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This week’s special National Wear Red Day® issue sponsored by:
BAY RIDGE MEDICAL IMAGING
A DIVISION OF
PROHEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES
BRMI.ORG
You’ll see a sea of red
across the city on
Feb. 7 as New Yorkers
mark “National
Wear Red Day,” a campaign
held on the first Friday every
February, which is also
designated as American
Heart Month.
Once again, Schneps
Media and its workers are
proud to again participate
in this tradition by “going
red” with all of our publications
today in support of
this nationwide campaign
held by the American Heart
Association.
This effort is not merely
a fund-raising endeavor, but
rather a public awareness
event designed to inform
and enlighten all Americans
about the risks of heart
disease — especially among
women.
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.
Anyone can
be at risk of heart
disease. 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.
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.
Some might feel uncomfortable
about acknowledging
their health or making
an emergency room visit.
But the adage “better safe
than sorry” couldn’t be
more true.
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!
— Vicki and Josh Schneps
Join thousands of New
Yorkers and participate in
National Wear Red Day on
Feb. 7 by donating to the Go
Red For Women campaign
and taking steps to better understand
your heart health.
Spread the word and encourage
others to give by
sharing #WearRedandGive
on social media.
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