Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S., but research shows that eighty percent of cardiac events could be prevented if women make the right choices for their hearts, such as changing their eating habits, getting regular exercise, choosing not to smoke and managing their cholesterol and blood pressure. That’s why the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement is launching BetterU, a free 12-week online program that provides guidance to transform your overall health through small, simple choices.

Powered by the science of the American Heart Association, Go Red BetterU is not about fad diets and new exercise trends, but rather a program that focuses on skills and information that help today’s busy women lead their own lives, only better.

Please help us raise awareness of women and heart disease and encourage women to make healthy choices in one (or perhaps several) of the following ways:





  • The online companion to keep women on track to meet their goals.
  • With daily reminders and tips, interactive videos from “women like me,” and links to a journal and goals, the Go Red BetterMe Coaching Tool is a woman’s key to success.

  • Learn more about heart disease in women with cardiologist, Dr. Jennifer Mieres
  • Discuss exercise and healthy living tips with lifestyle expert and former “Biggest Loser” competitor, Andrea Baptiste
  • Meet the BetterU Bloggers

  • Request a BetterU, BetterMe kit – including Shop Go Red products and more information on BetterU
  • Download heart-healthy recipes
 


For more information, please contact

Megan Lozito
megan.lozito@heart.org
214-706-1359

Carey Uxa
Carey.uxa@edelman.com
312-240-3392

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