National Wear Red Day

Tomorrow, February 4, is National Wear Red Day, an observance aimed to raise awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of American women. On this day, you can show your support for women's health by wearing a piece of red clothing, a red ribbon, or another red item.

One in three American women will die of heart disease. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormone replacement therapy, and physical inactivity.

In addition to supporting heart health education, you can encourage the women in your life to lower their risk of heart disease by eating better, exercising more, and scheduling regular visits to the doctor.