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February 8, 2010

Event teaches healthier living for women with heart disease

Anonymous The Times-Tribune Mon Feb 08, 2010, 09:53 AM EST

By Becky Manley / Staff Writer

Women are natural caregivers who often overlook their own health while fulfilling the needs of others.

However, when women don’t take the time to care for themselves they become vulnerable to the number one killer of women — heart disease.

Over 380 people who attended Go Red for Women: Ladies Night Out Thursday at the Corbin Technology and Community Activities Center learned how awareness, lifestyle choices and even silliness and laughter can help women lead healthier lives.

The event was held on the eve of National Wear Red Day, referring to the national campaign by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about heart disease among women.

Speakers encouraged women to identify unhealthy habits and make small changes in their lives, incorporating healthier eating habits, eliminating stress and working in a few minutes of activity throughout their day.

One of the speakers, Margie Diamond, organizational development coordinator for Baptist Hospital East, told the audience to avoid discouraging thoughts and feeling anger over the small frustrations life may deliver.

“If all you put into your brain is garbage, you can’t expect anything good to come out,” Diamond said.

Each woman must take control and ensure she is making the best choices for herself, Diamond said.

“I’m responsible for my behavior. No one else is,” Diamond said.

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