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February 3, 2010

Remember To Wear Red Friday, February 5th To Celebrate National Wear Red Day

National Wear Red Day® is Friday, February 5, 2010. To show support for women's heart disease awareness, please wear your red dress, shirt, or tie or Red Dress® Pin. For more information on National Wear Red Day, and The Heart Truth® campaign visit http://www.hearttruth.gov/.

Women wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness

Three Ways You Can Promote Heart Health

  1. Take charge of your heart health with the "Your Guide to a Healthy Heart" booklet.
  2. Share one of these stories from the heart with someone.
  3. Download free materials to help you raise women's heart disease awareness.

Join the Virtual National Wear Red Day Celebration

  1. Follow The Heart Truth® on Twitter http://twitter.com/thehearttruth.
  2. Participate in the virtual National Wear Red Day Twitter Party from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb 5th by including @TheHeartTruth as part of every relevant tweet.
  3. Post your photos to the National Wear Red Day® Flickr® group pool. Tag your photos NationalWearRedDay and TheHeartTruth.
  4. Become a fan of The Heart Truth® on Facebook.

Promote Heart Health During American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month. Use these materials to educate and inspire yourself and others to achieve better heart health.

"Keep the Beat™ Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Dinners" Recipe Book
Discover 75 healthy recipes inside this cookbook for heart healthy entrees and side dishes. With recipes such as Thai-Style Chicken Curry, Greek-Style Flank Steak with Tangy Yogurt Sauce, and Cinnamon-Glazed Baby Carrots, the cookbook is sure to please a variety of tastes.

"Healthy Heart Handbook for Women—20th Anniversary Edition"
This handbook offers tips on following a nutritious eating plan, tailoring your physical activity program to your goals, and getting your whole family involved in heart healthy living.

"Your Guide to a Healthy Heart"
Take charge of your heart health! This booklet, designed for both women and men, is an action plan for heart health.It provides practical tips about establishing and maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle.

Visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Educational Materials Online Catalog for these and more.

™ The Red Dress is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). National Wear Red Day is a registered trademark of HHS and the American Heart Association.

™ Keep the Beat is a trademark of HHS.

Archived page, reproduced from a 2011 copy. It is reference material, not current guidance.