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42 | March/April 2015 sity that we all have to share in the responsibility of educating all cul- tures of living a better life and making them aware that this diseease is preventable." When you join Go Red for Women, you will receive important in- formation that will allow you to take action to improve your health. You will also gain the knowledge and confidence to talk about heart disease and to educate your community. ere is no better time than the present to act and there are many different ways you can get in- volved in your community's Go Red for Women Campaign. "It's easy to volunteer!" shared Halliburton excitedly. To find out more on how you can get involved in this campaign be sure to email Sol Halliburton, sol.halliburton@heart.org or send them a message through their Facebook page – Go Red for Women-Fayetteville NC Each February, the Sandhills NC Region/Fayetteville goes red in a big way with the Go Red for Women Heart Health Awareness Cam- paign known as Paint the Town Red Week. Paint the Town Red Week is an initiative created to raise awareness of heart disease as the num- ber one killer of women. is year's event was held February 1st to February 7th and in that week there were a variety of different events such as the Red Hot Boot Camp, {Red}y or Not: Heart Health & Life Awareness for Your 20's, 30's and Beyond, which was in conjunction with the Fayetteville Young Professionals and Rotary Club Speaker Series, National Wear Red Day and the "3rd Fashion with a Touch of Red" Fashion Show, hosted by Lorna Ricotta at Macy's Cross Creek Mall. Each of these events were held to raise awareness and to raise funds that would go toward supporting awareness research and education of heart disease, along with community programs to benefit women. Paint the Town Red Week began in 2012 when Jean Moore, VP/ Owner of Moore Exposure, held Fayetteville's very first Go Red for Women Luncheon on May 18, 2012. With just two months to prepare, the event sat almost 80 attendees and raised almost $3,000. e region's very first Paint the Town Red Week was successfully implemented in 2014 by Patty Collie, VP & Branch Manager of Mor- gan Stanley, along with the region's first Red Tie Society. With Col- lie's leadership team by her side she held the 2014 Go Red for Women Expo and Luncheon on May 13, 2014 at the Highland Country Club with 154 attendees. She expanded the original luncheon into a fun- filled event for women, which would rank the 2013 to 2014 Go Red for Women – Sandhills NC Campaign #4 out of the 86 Mid Atlantic Affiliate events with 147 percent growth! is year's annual Go Red for Women Expo and Luncheon will be held May 12, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Highland Country Club. At this event you will have the chance to network, listen to educa- tional sessions with interesting topics and most importantly talk about heart disease. You can find more information on this event at goredsan- dhillsnc.ahaevents.org. e American Heart Association has a 2020 goal where they are working toward improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent and reducing deaths from heart disease and stroke by 20 percent, all by the year 2020. Who would you go RED for? e Go Red for Women Campaign in the Sandhills Region NC grows bigger and bigger each year, and they invite all women to get involved! Help your community by joining in the fight against this deadly disease, because it's time to talk red. CV Healthy Exercises Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen Elliptical or jogging: 20 minutes Lightly stretch the muscles. Start off at a slow pace to warm up (warm up should last about three minutes) the muscles and get your heart rate going. Pick up the pace to a steady jog or a higher level on elliptical, take breaks when you feel winded. Listen to your body. You will want to lightly stretch your muscles again after you're finished. Exercise will help you • Burn calories • Lower blood pressure • Reduce LDL "bad" cholesterol • Boost your HDL "good" cholesterol Heart Healthy Foods Check with your doctor before starting a new diet regimen. To prevent heart attacks avoid unhealthy foods, and eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and nutrients. Salmon contains copious amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown in studies to lower the risk of arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) and atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries. The AHA recommends eating salmon at least twice a week. Omega-3 fatty acids can also be taken in pill or liquid form. Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber which can lower cholesterol along with other whole grains.Berries are full of antioxidants that may decrease blood pressure. Start your day with: • 1 cup of whole oats • 1 cup of mixed berries • 1/4 cup of chopped almonds

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