{"id":2827,"date":"2016-02-04T19:16:25","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T03:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2016-02-04T19:16:36","modified_gmt":"2016-02-05T03:16:36","slug":"wear-red-this-friday-for-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wear-red-this-friday-for-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Wear red this Friday for heart health"},"content":{"rendered":"
By: Rachael Jackson\r\nStaff Writer<\/pre>\n
Heart health isn\u2019t exactly something many college students have on their minds. However, after a proclamation made by President Obama last year declaring February to be named American Heart Month, it became clear that is an issue that affects all American students.<\/p>\n
The American Heart Association (AHA) warns that 98.9 million Americans aged 20 and older have total blood cholesterol levels over 200. A cholesterol level over 200 can be indicatied of cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and congestive heart failure.<\/p>\n
Presently, heart disease is the number one killer in America.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to start young with heart disease tests – the AHA recommends starting at age 20 and continuing every five years. Because of genetic factors, even with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, a person can still be at risk.<\/p>\n
ASL interpreting major and junior, Crystal King, said that taking fitness classes at the school has shown her the importance of eating right and consistent physical activity.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think being educated in cardiovascular disease as a college student makes me think more about it,\u201d said King. \u201cI don\u2019t worry about getting a heart attack now, but I know it could happen in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The first Friday of February is known as National Wear Red Day, so if you see someone on campus wearing red they might just be supporting this cause.<\/p>\n
If you are looking for more information, stop by the Student Health & Counseling Center to meet a physician or give them a call at 503-838-8313 to set up an appointment for ch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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