Go Red For Women 2022

Happy Friday Everyone! Are you seeing red today? Every single newscast I've seen today highlighted the fact that today is "Go Red For Women" Day. This mission started back in 2003 to further awareness of heart health and women. Statistically heart disease is the #1 killer of women of every age. It is imperative that we know the signs for heart attack and stroke before it's too late. Heart attack and stroke are life-or-death emergencies — and every second counts. If you think you or someone you’re with has any symptoms of heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediate. Heart attack and stroke are life-or-death emergencies — every second counts. If you think you or someone you’re with has any symptoms of heart attack or stroke, call 911 immediately.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

1. 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.
2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
5. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort.

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

1. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
2. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
3. Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes
4. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
5. Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. In 2020, I experienced the most common yet most shocking health scare in my life. Why am I blogging about this? Because I felt nothing. I  blamed my tiredness on lack of sleep and pour my energy from cups of tea. If I hadn't gone to the ER, I shutter to think what may have happened. I thought I knew my body. WRONG!!! I'm on the right path as I intend to keep strong and get healthy. I use my story as a warning to you. Do you feel out of sorts? Are you stressed out? Overeating? Numb? Avoiding ugly situations? Biting your tongue? Holding it all in? Putting on a brave face while quietly dealing with your issues? As I researched my condition,  I came across numerous sites offering health information. Do you know someone with a "broken heart"? Do you want to help stop the spread of this fateful disease? Educate yourself and lend your support. I suggest starting with the American Heat Association sponsored website at www.goredforwomen.org. From there, you can go to WebMD and other online resources to find the right path for you. I ask you to check in on your loved ones and ensure you all enjoy heart health. Join me on my journey back from the brink....moving toward living the best life. The purple life. Please  share your comments below. Thank you for reading this  article and supporting this blogspace.  Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!