Miss Fluffy says "Go Red!"
It's the first Friday of February, National Wear Red Day, and once again, Miss Fluffy is Chairbear for the Buttercupland celebration of this important day. February is American Heart Month, to bring attention to taking care of our cardiovascular health, and today is set aside to remind women that heart disease is the number one cause of death for women. It's fun to think of February as all hearts and flowers, but still more important than Valentines is taking care of our hearts.
The American Heart Association website has good tips about heart health and articles on medical research that includes women. Both of my parents died of heart disease, so this is a cause I value highly. As of yesterday, I've joined a study that's collecting data on cardiovascular health and the relation to exercise and sleep. I'm excited that I can be part of the effort to provide information that may be useful in preventing heart disease and stroke. I've been in other medical studies before, including one that lasted ten years, for people at risk for melanoma.
With as much snow as fell on New York on Monday, my neighborhood is mostly shoveled out. The biggest impediment to walking today was big puddles that formed in crosswalks on this forty-five degree day. The forecast for next week is more snow and much colder temperatures, so I made the most of today's glorious weather. I met a friend for an outdoor coffee get-together, mailed two packages at the post office and got in almost three miles of walking. I attended a Zoom Weight Watchers meeting in the morning and watched a live stream of Friday night services, as well, so it was a very full and productive day.
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.
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You did have a busy day and a walk is always a great way to start. Coffee with a friend sounds lovely.
cathy
Loving Miss Fluffy's red outfit, especially the skates!
I had red on yesterday and will probably wear it again today. Red is my ferrite color . Nice we have a day to remind others how it important it is to take care of our hearts. We can't live without them. That is for sure @
Glad you got to get out and meet a friend for coffeee. Nice to hav reasons to go out and walk a bit.
This post had some good advice, not only to women, but to everyone. Carol. That's a lovely outfit that Miss Fluffy is wearing and is she planning for a spin on the ice in Rockefeller Center? NYC received even more snow than we did here in Nashua, NH, and even out native NJ had more than the foot we received. We also went for a walk after the snowfall ended.
Miss Fluffy is a delight! You have had a busy day! But I'm of the opinion that busy keeps our minds from going to mush. Have a great day!
Miss Fluffy has made my day! I love her muff and skates. And how cool that you have linked her with such an important subject!!
You sure did have a busy day! Miss Fluffy is so adorable. My daughter and her friend wore red to work for National Wear Red Day. Lots more snow and cold temps on the way. Stay safe, hugs, Edna B.
Sounds like a busy and productive day. Thanks for participating in a health study that will benefit so many others. Heart health is incredibly important as we age.
See you again soon.
Loving Miss Fluffy! Great that you were able to enjoy the day with such varied activities! Sending you wishes for all good things to come your way in the days ahead!
Go Red! I love the American Heart Association. Hello! Just stopping by to say hello.
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