Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tip: Wear Red for Heart Health
Participate in National Wear Red Day by wearing red on the first Friday of every February. Wearing red will help raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Use these tips to take action in lowering your risk for heart disease and heart attack.
- Ask your doctor or nurse how to maintain a healthy weight and how to prevent and control high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
- If you smoke, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to help you quit.
- Limit alcohol.
- Make healthy food choices for meals and snacks. Grab a healthy snack on the go.
- Be active. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park farther away and walk.
- Know the symptoms of a heart attack.
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All Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tips
January
- Make Health Your Resolution
- Take Folic Acid
- Lower Your Risk for Cervical Cancer
- Learn the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
- Wear Red for Heart Health
February
- 5 Tools for Pregnant Women, New Moms, and Women Who Are Considering Pregnancy
- Be a Healthy Valentine
- Prevent Infections During Pregnancy
- Wear a Helmet
March
April
- Limit Alcohol and Prevent Prescription Drug Overdose
- Watch for Milestones
- Prevent STDs
- Garden Safely
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
- Page last reviewed: December 30, 2014
- Page last updated: December 30, 2014
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