Today is Go Red for Women Day, encouraging people to wear red as a symbol of the fight to wipe out heart disease and stroke. Their goal is a 25% reduction in coronary heart disease and stroke risk by the year 2010. Are you showing your support?
Heart disease and stroke are often preventable, and that is why I like the American Heart Association's "Go Red" campaign. It offers behavior changes (exercise and diet) that people can adopt immediately--and that is key to encouraging people to take care of their health.
Do you really think these kinds of campaigns work? There are so many varied pins, ribbons, bracelets, etc., that I can't keep track of what is what. Well intentioned to be sure, but effective? I wonder.