This Friday marks National Wear Red Day, an annual event in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement. The initiative aims to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death among women,

In honor of February being American Heart Month, 8News got the chance to speak with a member of the American Heart Association's (AHA) Central Virginia Board of Directors about local events focusing on heart health.

February is American Heart Month. This is a time to raise awareness about heart disease – the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year on the first Friday of February, millions around the world wear the color red to celebrate National Wear Red Day.

February marks American Heart Month, and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), along with community partners, is offering free programs and classes aimed