Women’s heart health month is celebrated every February- are you spreading the word by wearing red,  attending events or sharing statistics with friends and family?  It’s important to know the reality of Cardiovascular Disease and how it affects you.  Many women aren’t aware that Heart Disease, Stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are the #1 killer of women in Georgia.  Did you know:

• 1 in 3 female adults has some sort of Cardiovascular Disease
• Every 34 seconds, a person in the U.S. dies from Heart Disease
• More than 2,500 Americans die from Heart Disease each day

How can you beat the odds?

Know the statistics on womens heart health and make a commitment to live a healthier lifestyle.  Don’t know where to start?  Take a 15 minute walk during your lunch break, or skip the elevator and take the stairs.  Simple improvements in your habits will have a significant impact!  Every little bit of exercise helps, and there’s no better time than now to start.  For more facts on Women in Georgia and Cardiovascular Disease-   Click here