4 ways you can support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day 2026

DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2026 - They are our mothers, our wives, our daughters, our sisters. Nearly half of women in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke - a figure that is only expected to grow. To raise awareness of the fight against cardiovascular disease in women - their number one killer -- people from coast to coast will wear red and landmarks across the U.S. will illuminate in support of National Wear Red Day®, February 6, 2026. Through its Go Red for Women® movement, nationally sponsored by CVS Health, the American Heart Association®, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, urges everyone to take action during American Heart Month in February to support women's heart health in four ways.

1. Wear red on National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 6, 2026 and spread the word on social media about the heart health challenges women face using #WearRedDay, #WearRedAndGive, #HeartMonth and #GoRedforWomen. Visit WearRedDay.org for more information and to download tools and resources to "go red" on February 6. The iconic Red Dress pin and other apparel are available at ShopHeart.org.
2. Know your numbers. Knowing your risk starts with knowing four important health numbers: total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index. Having these numbers in check and at healthy levels can reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Talk to your health care provider about your numbers, what they mean and how you can manage them.
3. Join Research Goes Red. Cardiovascular disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, claiming more women's lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Even so, most heart health clinical studies have not included women or analyzed women-specific data. The American Heart Association's Research Goes Red initiative calls on women across the United States to contribute to health research. By joining Research Goes Red, women can contribute to research via surveys and studies, get connected to additional research opportunities and initiatives, and test new technologies to help improve disease management and health care.
4. Celebrate survivors and communities championing women's health. Twelve women from across the country are representing the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement in 2026. This sisterhood of survivors will share their inspiring personal stories of heart disease and stroke to help women across the country understand and embrace cardiovascular health at every age and every stage of life. By lifting their voices, these women-and survivors everywhere-can make a lasting impact as they raise awareness about risks and resources, encourage meaningful change for individuals and communities, and work to eliminate women's greatest health threat. Their inspiring stories can be found at goredforwomen.org/survivors.

"National Wear Red Day is a powerful reminder that when we come together, we can change the future of women's health," said Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, volunteer president of the American Heart Association and senior vice president of women's health and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women's Health of Northwell Health in New York City. "By wearing red, we honor the millions of women impacted by cardiovascular disease and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every woman has the knowledge, resources and support to live a longer, healthier life."

Find resources to support women's heart health at every age, through every stage of life at GoRedforWomen.org and learn more about National Wear Red Day at WearRedDay.org.

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About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, on Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

About Go Red for Women®

The American Heart Association's signature initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women's heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. While the majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them tools they need to lead a heart healthy life. The Go Red for Women movement is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, with additional support from national cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedforWomen.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721).

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