Each year, nearly 500,000 women lose their lives to cardiovascular disease -- the number one killer of women. Go Red For Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives.
The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart healthy life.
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|  Walk more, eat well, and you'll live longer. It's a simple premise, but it's the foundation of the Start! Movement. Research has shown that you can gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular vigorous exercise you do. You couldn't find a better two-for-one deal if you tried! Use our free tools to motivate more Americans to Start! walking: National Start! Walking Day Celebrate your health on National Start! Walking Day by stepping away from your desk and getting some exercise! Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Learn the benefits of working at a Start! Fit-Friendly Company. |
|  This education and awareness campaign that embraces and celebrates the culture, energy, creativity and lifestyles of Americans. Heart disease and stroke are major health risks for all people, but African Americans are at particularly high risk. Consider this: Blacks have almost twice the risk of first-ever strokes compared to whites. Blacks have higher death rates for stroke compared to whites. The prevalence of high blood pressure in African Americans in the United States is the highest in the world.
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|  Today, about one of three American kids and teens are overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963. Among children today, obesity is causing a broad range of health problems that previously weren’t seen until adulthood. These include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. We're working to help kids and families live heart-healthy lives. Get more infor about our programs including:- Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation
- Be the Beat
- NFL Play 60 Challenge
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