According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Alabama. For people like Pike County resident Judy Tillery, raising awareness for heart disease hits a little closer to home. “I’ve had one brother pass away by the age of 55 from heart attack,” Tillery says. “Two of my brothers and my…
If you’ve noticed a lot of people wearing red today, its for a good reason. They’re doing their part on this National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease and stroke. National Wear Red day first came about to bring national attention to the fact that heart disease is the number 1 killer in women. State Health Officer,…
On Wednesday, April 6, Montgomery citizens will lace up their sneakers and move forward to commemorate the annual National Walking Day. Alabama State University will host a National Walking Day event from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon, at Old Hornet Stadium. The event is free and open to the public. ASU hopes this event will encourage students, staff, and all Montgomery…
