FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM FEBRUARY 6, 2020 • HEALTH • THE QUEENS COURIER 31
National Wear Red Day
A RED LETTER DAY!
Help save lives and learn the risks of heart disease
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 fi rst
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.
Th is eff ort 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. Th ese
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. Th ose 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. Th e life you save
could be your own, or someone you love.
Th e 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 oft en more likely to suff er
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 diff erence 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.
Th anks to all for your support of this
wonderful campaign. Take good care!
— Josh and Vicki Schneps
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