07-02-2025
National Wear Red Day raises awareness for heart health
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Across the country on Friday, people will be wearing red to join the fight against the leading cause of death in women.
Friday is National Wear Red Day to spread awareness that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of women in America.
Security Mutual Life Insurance announced that to celebrate Heart Month throughout February, their building in downtown Binghamton will be shining with the color red.
The American Heart Association says nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
The executive director of the association, Heather Evans, is challenging people to 'know their numbers,' such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and body mass index.
'We hope that each time you see a heart or the color red this month, you think about what you can do for your heart. Make those small changes, get those steps in, change your diet, reach out to someone who's not feeling well and make sure they're taking those steps also,' said Evans.
In April, the Heart Association will host its annual Heart Walk, and Security Mutual is encouraging participants to 'spice up your walk' by donating dried herbs and spices that will go to local food pantries.
The Heart Association is also challenging every household this month, to make sure that at least one member of the house is CPR certified.
You can donate and get involved online by visiting
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