Today, in celebration of National Wear Red day, Rue Insurance dressed in their best jeans and red apparel for the day. This was all in good fun to help raise awareness for The American Heart Association. All proceeds collected will be forwarded to The American Heart Association to continue their efforts to raise awareness for a healthy heart.
Here are some fun heart facts that you may not be aware:
- One in five heart attacks occurs without the person even knowing they had one.
- Women under the age of 50 are twice as likely to die of a heart attack as men in the same age group.
- Heart attacks are more likely to occur on Monday mornings than other days of the week. Scientists attribute this to the disruption in our circadian rhythm over the weekend which leads to increased blood pressure and other changes to the nervous system.
Healthy eating and healthy living will help prevent heart attacks. In addition, see your doctor for regular check-ups so that you can prevent heart attacks before they happen.
Have a Heart Healthy Day!
