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Red is the New Black
February 1, 2010
www.944.com
Fearless San Diego Woman Gather for a Cause That Couldn't Be Any Closer to Their Hearts
Written by: Teri Miyahira Photography By: Karen Morrison
It’s not breast cancer that’s the biggest risk for women these days. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women; about 90 percent of all women in the U.S. have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, and every minute one woman dies of the disease. Scary, huh? The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented. That’s why the San Diego chapter of the American Heart Association urges women (both young and young at heart) to be aware of heart disease and show support by participating in the National Wear Red Day on February 5, as well as its esteemed annual Go Red for Women luncheon on February 12 at the Hotel Del Coronado — in partnership with 944. For added inspiration, we rounded up brave San Diego women who have battled heart disease firsthand, and share their heartfelt stories.
THE MBA STUDENT Bridget Winandy, MBA Student and Scripps Health Employee When: Had an inuteri stroke before birth on the right side of the brain that affected the left side of the body. How: “My situation is unique because it affected everything from communication to cutting a piece of steak to brushing my hair and typing with only my right hand,” says Winandy. “At times, I can be more emotional and if I have the slightest thought I am not doing well, I make a doctor’s appointment to be proactive so that no more health problems arrive in my life.” Today: “I overcame the feeling by attending support groups, reading materials regarding the cause and made efforts to move forward. My situation has no cure. A goal of mine is to allow and show other survivors, like myself, how to go to college and live a normal life,” she says. Advice: “Remain positive and think the impossible. I believe and continue to hope to feel my left side one day,” she says.
MARK THE CALENDAR February 5 // National Wear Red Day Show your support of the Go Red for Women movement and the many women battling heart disease by wearing red all day. Red lipstick counts, too. February 12 // Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon Join San Diego’s most prominent women leaders in the local business community for a heart-healthy luncheon, including breakout sessions, inspiring speakers and a “Project RED Runway,”
with proceeds going directly back to the cause. Learn more at www.sdgored.org. USEFUL ONLINE RESOURCES www.americanheart.org | Learn about heart attack warning signs, advice for both patients and caregivers, and easy steps to simply start living better and longer. www.goredforwomen.org | Check out this national site for everything you want to know and more about the Go Red for Women movement, from how to donate to speaking up about the cause to how to obtain a FREE red dress pin to wear in support. Top Nine Ways to Love Your Heart ONE // Maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Snack healthfully with fruit, yogurt or a granola bar instead of grabbing a candy bar or chips, which are full of calories and bad fats. TWO // Don’t overeat. When eating out, share an entree making it easier on the pocketbook and the heart. THREE // Achieve the proper weight for your body. Maintain a level of physical activity that achieves fitness while balancing caloric intake. Burning more energy (calories) than what the body takes in is the only way to lose weight. FOUR // Quit smoking. It’s a cause for heart disease as well as lung cancer, so avoid the double-whammy. FIVE // Exercise regularly. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise such as brisk walking, swimming or biking at least five days per week to keep the heart strong and healthy. SIX // Remember it can be done anywhere. It’s not necessary to join a gym. Short on time? Remember that 30 consecutive minutes to work out can be split up throughout the day in 10-minute increments. SEVEN // Multitask. Daily chores can increase muscle mass, which boosts metabolism. Make small changes, like choosing to rake leaves rather than using a leaf blower. As muscles get stronger by working against resistance, the body will be able to burn calories more efficiently. EIGHT // Don’t sacrifice taste. Good flavor is what makes food worth eating — but flavor doesn’t have to mean high levels of saturated and trans fats. Add salt-free seasoning blends instead of salt to steamed vegetables for a real taste lift.
NINE // Make that annual check-up. Schedule a doctor’s appointment each year and get a complete blood screening. Visit GoRedForWomen.org and download “What to Know BEFORE Your Doctor Visit.”
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