Friday, September 25, 2009

September 27 is World Heart Day

Primo Pill Case HeartEach year, World Heart Day creates awareness about heart disease and stroke, which are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.2 million lives each year.

According to the World Heart Federation, at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be prevented if risk factors like tobacco, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity were controlled.

Help promote good heart health with an awareness campaign. Crestline carries countless items that are perfect for promoting World Heart Day. Our Heart Disease Awareness Planner is filled with facts and statistics about heart disease – a great way to instill healthy habits.

Pedometers are a fun and inexpensive way to encourage exercise. Crestline’s Health & Safety page features many different styles of pedometers, including the popular Move & Groove Pedometer, which includes a built-in radio.

Heart-shaped items make another great promotion for World Heart Day. Crestline carries a variety of heart-shaped items, including jotters, pins, Tagnets, memo holders, paperclips, letter openers, pens, stress balls, magnets, zipper pulls, jar poppers, carabiners, badge holders, keychains, clips, and more.

For more information about World Heart Day, or heart health in general, visit the World Heart Federation or the American Heart Association.

Image note: Primo Pill Case Heart - A sturdy, portable pillbox, perfect for carrying medicines on-the-go. Features a fun heart shape in your choice of 20 eye-catching colors.

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