What Is National Wear Red Day?
Because It Works
What good does wearing red really accomplish? Well, a lot of good, actually. Since National Wear Red Day started 14 years ago, important strides have been made. In fact, more than a third of women have lost weight</a>; half of women have increased their exercise routine; and more women have talked to their doctors about heart health, according to the American Heart Association.
Do It to Reduce Death
Wearing red not only helps boost women's heart health awareness, but it also saves lives. According to the AHA's Go Red for Women site, today 300 fewer women die from heart disease and stroke every day. That's a more than 30 percent decrease in death from heart complications over the last 10 years.
Do It for the Lives Left to Save
While deaths have dropped, there's still work to be done. One in three women will die of heart disease and stroke every year. Keep that in mind when you don your red shirt.
Do It for the Education
National Wear Red Day isn't just about rocking the red gear, as important as that is. It's also about raising funds for important measures, such as educational programs and research on heart disease, both of which are necessary to make real progress happen.
Do It for the Social Media
You can't let all that red go to waste. Be sure to post a picture of yourself on social media with the hashtag #WearRedandGive to join the movement, and raise awareness and money for women in the fight against heart disease.
Do It for the Swag
You can score some seriously sweet swag on the Go Red for Women shop, from household items to active wear. There's something for everyone (and psst, there's even a coupon when you visit the shop and spin to win)!
Image via Go Red for Women Shop
