TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Red symbolizes action, strength, confidence, courage, and vitality. You can be Red Hot at any age. All it takes is the right state of mind, strength of heart, and red attire.
So, put on your red shoes, red dress or red slacks and join us for a uniquely energizing health and wellness experience at Parrish Medical Center's Red Hot Heart Health Reception.
The event will be held on Wednesday, February 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Titusville-Kennedy Space Center, located at 4715 Helen Hauser Boulevard, Titusville (behind the Cracker Barrel off SR 50 west of I-95 - see map).
A PMC Art of Healing Hearts (cardiovascular care) and Spirit Of Women event, you'll find health screenings such as free blood pressure checks, blood glucose test, and health risk assessments, along with other health information.
You'll also get a chance to learn some red hot Zumba moves during the Zumba dance/fitness demonstration before the program. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program.
Then from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. hear board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Amitra Caines, M.D. as she shares information on "Advances in Heart Disease Treatments for Women."
This event is free for Spirit of Women® members, and $5 general admission for nonmembers. Seating is limited so please RSVP to 321-268-6110. Red social attire is appropriate. Hot hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served, and a cash bar will be available.
Women and Heart Disease: Fast Facts from the American Heart Association
You can make a difference in your heart health. Take that first step and be Red Hot at any age. Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women, killing more than a third of them. More than 200,000 women die each year from heart attacks—five times as many women as from breast cancer. More than 42 million women are currently living with some form of cardiovascular disease. 35.3% of deaths in American women over the age of 20, or more than 432,000, are caused by cardiovascular disease each year. More women die each year of congestive heart failure than men, accounting for 56.3% of all heart failure deaths.
Who is at risk? Cigarette smoking results in a 2–3 times increased risk of dying from heart disease. 48% of adult women have a total cholesterol of at least 200mg/dL. 50%, and more, of women get no leisure time physical activity. 58%, and more, of women are overweight or obese. Women with diabetes are 2.5 times more likely to have heart attacks.
Affects more women than men More women than men die of heart disease each year. Women are less likely than men to receive appropriate treatment after a heart attack. Women comprise only 27% of participants in all heart-related research studies.
WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease: www.womenheart.org
Do you know your numbers? (American Heart Association) It is recommended that individuals keep these critical health numbers within the following ranges: Fasting Blood Sugar: less than 100 Total Cholesterol: less than 200 LDL "Bad" Cholesterol: less than 100 HDL ("Good") Cholesterol: 50 or higher Triglycerides: less than 150 Blood pressure: less than 130/80 Fasting Glucose: less than 100 Body Mass Index (BMI): less than 25 Waist Circumference: less than 35 inches