Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for women—a fact most women don't know. Every year since 1984, more women than men have died of heart disease, and yet women are more likely to be misdiagnosed. Listen to Your Heart has been organized by ASHA as a benefit to our members. We feel that our members, both female and male, need to be informed of the risks women face—for themselves and for the women they love.
ASHA's Listen to Your Heart Campaign included the following activities and give-aways at the 2005 ASHA Convention in San Diego, CA. Find out more about ASHA's Listen to Your Heart Campaign
Free Pedometers
They count your steps, the distance you've walked, the calories you've burned (they even tell time and have a built-in alarm clock)—we think they're pretty snazzy. In fact, we challenge you to take 10,000 steps every day. Why 10,000 steps? A person who walks 10,000 steps a day will burn between 2,000 and 3,500 extra calories per week, achieving a vastly better health profile and longer life span.
Sponsored by Subaru of America
Free Heart Health Screenings-a $40+ value
The screenings consisted of a finger stick (which screens cholesterol and glucose), a body mass index measurement, a blood pressure test, and one-on-one counseling to interpret results. More than 370 people participated in this important activity.
Sponsored by Marsh Affinity Group Services
Listen to Your Heart Grand Prize Drawings
Three $100 Spa Finder gift certificates were given away.
Sponsored by Spa Finder
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More Free Gifts!
Listen to Your Heart Booklet!
This booklet contained important and insightful information that could save your life or save the life of a woman you care about. All of the information may be found at ASHA's Listen to Your Heart Campaign.
Sponsored by Subaru of America
Red Dress Pins
The red dress pin is the national symbol for women and heart disease. Wear this pin and help raise awareness and empower women to live longer, stronger lives. Don't lose the pin! February 3, 2006, is National Wear Red for Women's Heart Health Awareness Day. Wear this pin in February and spread the word to your clients, coworkers, family, and friends.
Sponsored by ASHA
Listen to Your Heart Poster
Commissioned just for you, this poster was created by noted California artist André Cohen. Inspired by the Fauves (André Derain and Henri Matisse among them), André uses his expressive style to breathe life into everyday scenes and familiar objects. André Cohen appeared at the Subaru of America booth to sign posters.
Sponsored by Subaru of America
Questions? Contact marketing@asha.org.
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