Learning The Truth About Heart Disease (NAPSA)—Ahealthy dose of knowledge could go a long way toward preventing heart disease— the No. 1 cause of death in American women. However, many women still do not take their risk of heart disease personally and seriously. To help increase awareness and educate women about their risk, Janome America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of home sewing machines, has partnered with The Heart Truth, a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease. Janome is making available a special limited-edition Heart Truth machine, the “HT 2008.” The HT 2008 is accented in red and loaded with advanced computerized features that embody the innovation and quality for which Janomeis known. Included with the machine is a brochure about The Heart Truth campaign, as well as a Red Dress Pin, the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. “Our partnership with Janome enables us to reach thousands of women with useful information to help them understand their risk factors and maketheir heart health a priority,” adds Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Heart Truth brochure included with the HT 2008 helps women identify their risk factors for heart disease, what they can do to lower their risk and how they can help spread the word to others. Here’s a closer look: Step 1: Learn The Heart Truth You can learn about heart disease by visiting The Heart Truth Web page at www.hearttruth.gov. The site includes facts on heart In parinership with “) Ke E . i ed rT TRUTH” Women & Heart Disease @ A leading sewing machine manufacturer is helping spread the word aboutheart disease. disease, as well as tips on leading a heart-healthy life and questions to ask your doctor about risk factors for heart disease. Step 2: Spread The Word You can help spread awareness of heart disease in women by sporting a Red Dress Pin and opening up the lines of communication with other women, includ- ing close friends and family, about this important health issue. Step 3: Know Your Numbers It’s important to know what numbersaffect your risk of developing heart disease. Talk to your doctor about your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, your body mass index and waist circumference measurement, as well as your blood sugarlevels. Step 4: Learn The Risks Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight and obese, being physically inactive, age and having a family history of early heart disease. Step 5: Take Action If you smoke, quit. Also, focus on maintaining a healthy weight and being more physically active. Finally, adopt a healthy eating plan and talk with your doctor about heart disease. For more information, visit www.hearttruth.gov or www. jJanome.com. The Heart Truth and Red Dress are trademarks of DHHS. Participation by Janome does not imply endorsement by DHHS/NIH/NHLBI. we ee eee ee ee eee ee eee ee eee Sgar crt rrr reteset ern es es nccscnn Note to Editors: February is Heart Health Month; however, this release can be run anytime ofyear.
