Wear Red for Women Day!

Did you know??

• Heart disease, stroke and other
  cardiovascular diseases are the #1 killer of
  women in Connecticut.




• Approximately 15 females a day died from
  heart disease and stroke in Connecticut in
  2003


• Heart disease and stroke accounted for
  nearly 36% of all female deaths in
  Connecticut in 2003.


• Heart disease alone is the leading cause of
  death in Connecticut, accounting for 28.6%
  of all female deaths in 2003.


• In 2003, nearly 55% of all heart disease and
  stroke deaths in Connecticut residents
  occurred in females.

Aren't the above stats a little scary!? It could happen to anyone! It doesn't matter if you are young, old, in shape or not--heart disease could be inherited or related to some other uncontrolable factors! We as women need to take care of ourselves, be aware of the signs and symptoms of heart disease and stroke, and listen to our bodies!

This month, February, is American Heart Month and today is Wear Red for Women Day. Heart Health is an issue that is very close to my heart! (no pun intended!) Like I said above, it could happen to anyone. Three years ago in April I was experiencing some crazy heart palpitations, chest pains, being out of breath, light headedness, etc. It made me wonder...what does a heart attack feel like? A bunch of tests were done and they determined that I had some problems with my valves. I'm currently on medication, have a few limitations and I am monitored regularly by my cardiologist. At this point it it shouldn't be anything serious, but they can't make any guarentees and when it's your heart, you just never know! Click here and help fight the number one killer of women---Heart Disease.