Today, we wear red in support and awareness of Women’s heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women, in the US. It even affects more women than Cancer does.

Heart disease and awareness for it is something that is very near and dear to my heart (pun intended). My mom had life-saving open heart surgery when she was just a girl. My male cousin died of heart disease when he was in his early thirties. Joseph and I were actually both born with heart issues as well. Thankfully, ours are something that we can live full lives with.

I encourage everyone to take control of your health. Exercise. Keep your blood pressure in check. Eat healthy. I am slowly making changes in my own life to better myself. I am actually attmpting to multi-task and am writing this post from the treadmill! If you would like to further educate yourself on the topic, or if you would like to make a donation to the cause, you can do so here.