February Health Highlights
Information for Feb 1 - Feb 10
National Wear Red Day
The first Friday in February (February 3) is National Wear Red Day.
On this day in February, which is considered American Heart Month, everyone across the country dons the color red in order to raise and spread awareness in hopes to help eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation. So put on your reddest red — whether it be a lipstick, a pair of pants, or your favorite hat — and paint the city red. (nationaltoday.com)
HISTORY OF NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
National Wear Red Day is supported by the American Heart Association and celebrated in conjunction with national heart health month. In line with other heart and soul related themes of the month, National Wear Red Day brings awareness to women’s heart health. Women have been the heartbeats of the home since the beginning, playing multiple roles as mothers, daughters, sisters, counselors, providers, and protectors. Women shoulder more responsibility now in and outside the home than ever before. In kind, they need more support in nurturing themselves as deeply as they nurture their families and communities. National Wear Red day is a beautiful first step in giving women the world over the critical heart health information and services they need and deserve.
Women's Heart Health
Understand Women's Cardiovascular Health
Did you know that more women than men die from heart disease each year?
If so, you are a step ahead of many women.
According to the American Heart Association, only 1 in 5 women believe that heart disease is their greatest health threat. Now more than ever, with obesity and diabetes on the rise in this country, it's time to take notice.
Make Sure that you know the Warning Signs:
If you have any of these signs, call 911 and get to a hospital right away.
- Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
- Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
- As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women may experience other symptoms that are typically less associated with heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.
February Fitness Class Schedule
Zumba with Marixa at multipurpose location
So fun!
Yoga with Rick!
You can Still Join the HealthyWage Challenge!
The $10,000 School Team Challenge has begun, but we’ve got some good news for you…you can STILL JOIN!
Register today to join this fun and effective 12-week challenge, where teams of 5 compete to lose the highest percentage of weight and win up to $10,000!
Working together with a group of individuals toward a common goal is inspiring and empowering, and it promotes accountability. The challenge is a great way to get motivated and healthy while staying connected and having fun—don’t miss out! The LAST DAY to register is February 10th, 2023, so don’t delay!
Click the link below to enter!
ComPsych Webinar- "Healthy Lifestyles: Changing the Way You Think About Diet and Exercise."
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 5:30pm-6:30pm EST
It seems that every week a new study is published on the best way to control weight and increase fitness through changes in diet and exercise. It can be tough staying on top of the latest recommendations, especially when the studies sometimes seem to contradict one another! This workshop provides an overview of safe and effective strategies to improve overall fitness through manageable changes in diet and exercise. Of course, before beginning any changes in diet and exercise, it is best to first consult with your doctor. Target Audience Anyone interested in learning about healthy lifestyle tips.
Expected Duration 45-60 minutes
Workshop Objectives
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Identify ways to incorporate exercise into your life
- Describe the reasons that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle •
- Identify small steps people can take to build exercise into the daily routine •
- Identify habits that can keep you active Identify healthy eating habits •
- Recognize the value of lifestyle changes •
- Identify diet fads that are ineffective at maintaining a healthy lifestyle •
- Describe how to eat appropriate portions •
- Describe how to shop for the healthiest food
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