National retailers support American Heart Month through Life is Why™ campaigns

We urge everyone to learn about risk factors and celebrate survivors.
Visit WearRedDay.org for more information and to download tools and resources to “go red” today. The iconic Red Dress pin and other apparel are available at ShopHeart.org.
The Red Dress Collection Concert hosted by Sharon Stone kicks off American Heart Month - Musicians Sara Bareilles and Suki Waterhouse led celebrities, influencers and survivors who raised their voices on Thursday in New York City in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement.

More Americans than ever are confident about providing lifesaving CPR, new survey suggests
The American Heart Association finds more people say they are prepared to respond in a cardiac emergency thanks to Nation of Lifesavers movement, offers more opportunities to learn CPR during February Heart Month.
Learn Hands-Only CPR/use an AED (English, Spanish, Mandarin) and watch our AHA CPR VR :60 video overview
Do you know the difference? (Infographic transcript)
People often use these terms interchangeably,
but they are not the same.
A HEART ATTACK occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. A heart attack is a “CIRCULATION” problem.
It’s important to catch them early and call 9-1-1 for help.
The sooner medical treatment begins, the better the
chances of survival and preventing heart damage.

The Heartsaver® Virtual is a convenient training kit and app solution allows you the flexibility to take Heartsaver® eLearning courses and complete a virtual hands-on skills session with an instructor 100% online.

International Stroke Conference 2025 -February 5–7,
2025, Los Angeles
Pre-Conference Symposia - State of the Science Stroke
Nursing Symposium: February 4, 2025
Video with music and text
Transcript (doc) | Graphic cover (jpg) | News Release
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Song: Leva Eternity/ Royalty Free
Dental Flossing May Lower Risk of Stroke
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Transcript (doc) | Graphic cover (jpg) | News Release
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Song: Relaxing Light/ Royalty Free
Propranolol May Reduce Ischemic Stroke Risk in Women with Migraines
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Transcript (doc) | Graphic cover (jpg) | News Release
Video copyright American Heart Association 2025
Song: Bright Future Ahead/ Royalty Free
Changing Therapy Practice to Add Higher-Intensity Walking Improves Early Stroke Recovery
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Transcript (doc) | Graphic cover (jpg) | News Release
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Song: Summer Adventures/ Royalty Free
American Heart Month
How we are changing the future of health together
Staying Healthy During Cold Winter Months
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Video copyright American Heart Association 2023 - Song: Joyful Jingle/ Royalty Free
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American Heart Month | Black History Month | National Cancer Prevention Month | National Self-Check Month
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2/1 - National Freedom Day | National Play Outside Day (1st Sat. each month)
2/ 1-7 - Women’s Heart Week
2/2 - Groundhog Day
2/3 - National Patient Recognition Day | National Women Physicians Day
2/4 - State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium – ISC | ASA Pre-Conference Symposia | World Cancer Day | Homemade Soup Day (AHA Tomato/Basil soup recipe)
2/5-7 - American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025 | Media newsroom
2/7 - National Wear Red Day - Go Red for Women
- G: GET YOUR NUMBERS - Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
- O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE - Stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat healthy.
- R: REALIZE YOUR RISK - We think it won’t happen to us, but heart disease kills 1 in 3 women.
- E: EDUCATE YOUR FAMILY - Make healthy food choices for you & your family and stay active.
- D: DON’T BE SILENT - Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer.
2/7-13 - African Heritage and Health Week
2/7-14 - Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
2/7-15 - International Week of Black Women In the Arts
2/8 - National Boy Scout Day
2/9 - Super Bowl Sunday
2/11 - International Day of Women and Girls in Science | National Make a Friend Day
2/12 - Lincoln’s Birthday | NAACP Day
2/12-18 – Heart Failure Awareness Week
2/14 - World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day | National Organ Donor Day | National Have a Heart Day | Valentine Day
2/15 - International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
2/17 - Presidents’ Day | Random Acts of Kindness Day
2/20 - World Day for Social Justice | National Leadership Day | National Love Your Pet Day
2/21 - National Caregivers Day
2/22 – Washington’s Birthday | National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
2/25 - Let’s All Eat Right Day
2/27 - National Strawberry Day Strawberry Almond Butter Oatmeal | AHA Recipe
2/28 - National Public Sleeping Day