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Filed in archive Cardiovascular Health , Information About on January 29, 2009

On behalf of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) The Heart Truth campaign, you are invited to help make 2009 the year in which thousands of women take the first step to reduce their risk of heart disease.

To help celebrate American Heart Month this February, The Heart Truth campaign invites you all to help spread the word about 5 simple ways women can reduce their risk of heart disease - the #1 killer of women - while also encouraging their friends, family and peers to take action!

FIVE EASY WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

1. Share the Healthy Action Badge - Become a part of The Heart Truth Healthy Action Community by pledging to take action to reduce your risk of heart disease and encourage others to join you. Post your Healthy Action Badge and share with others while taking action to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Choose from any of the following: Quit Smoking, Aim for a Healthy Weight, Get Moving: Exercise Regularly, Eat for Your Heart Health and Know Your Numbers. You can download the badges before February 1 from our exclusive preview page!

2. Post a PSA Banner - This year, The Heart Truth will be drawing crowds to the Red Dress Collection Fashion Show on February 13 in NYC. You can post one of the PSA banners on your Web site or blog to help promote heart disease awareness and the 2009 Red Dress Fashion Show. Simply right click to save images from the PSA banner download page here and remember to use www.hearttruth.gov as the landing page. We can also send you the graphics via email upon request as well.

3. Share Your Experience, Post Your Story - Share your story with your readers and encourage them to take action to reduce their risks in February, starting with their participation on National Wear Red Day on February 6. Spread the word about The Heart Truth campaign and share community activities that everyone can take part in.

4. Become a Facebook Fan - Join and encourage your friends to join the The Heart Truth fan page on Facebook. Learn of new events in your area, get first hand updates on the 2009 Red Dress Fashion Show and share your stories with others.

5. WearRed & Tag Your Photo - Show your support of National Wear Red Day to help spread heart disease awareness and wear red on February 6. Take a picture and share it with other supporters by posting it on Flickr with the tag "WearRedDay". Ask your readers to wear red and sponsor a "best red outfit" contest. Other community event ideas can be found on the National Wear Red Day toolkit page here.

Of course you can ALWAYS link to us at The Heart Truth Web site : )

You have tremendous power to prevent heart disease-the #1 killer of women-and you can start right now!