National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. On February 7th, you can show your support by wearing red in your local neighborhoods or online communities.
Red symbolizes a commitment to women’s heart health.

Transline Industries supports activities that promote heart health on streets and roadways. We are dedicated to ensuring that roads and walkways in your local parks and districts are safe and welcoming.

Why It’s Important?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is largely preventable. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative aims to increase awareness of women’s heart health and encourage them to take action to reduce their risk. 

Healthy Heart Benefits 

• Lower blood pressure: A healthy heart can pump more blood with each beat, which can lower blood pressure.
  
• Reduced risk of heart attack: A healthy heart can reduce your risk of heart attack.
  
• Improved cholesterol levels: A healthy heart can raise your levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol and lower your levels of triglycerides (“bad”) cholesterol.
  
• Reduced risk of inflammation: A healthy heart can reduce C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, a sign of inflammation.

Heart Attack Symptoms (American Heart Association)

If you have any of these signs, call 911 and get to a hospital right away.

• Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.
  
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
  
• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
  
• Other signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.
  
• The most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort.

#GoRedGetFit

It’s time to prioritize your health by embracing the Go Red for Women initiative. This movement has a strong community dedicated to promoting healthy living. Join the GoRedGetFit Facebook group for tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and to receive encouragement to control your heart health. You can also participate in fitness challenges and engage with coaches who inspire the women in the group.

Remember, prevention is key to changing outcomes!

Transline Industries supports all initiatives for safer and happier activities in your local neighborhoods and streets. Whether it’s bike lanes, roadway repair tools, or signage for parks and municipalities, we’ve got you and your heart covered.