Heart Truth Factoid #4:

It only takes working out a few times a week to help reduce your risk of heart disease, but over half the women in America don't meet this basic recommendation for physical activity. No matter how over-scheduled your day is, it's easier than you might think to squeeze in some exercise -- just throw a pair of sneakers in your work tote and take a vigorous walk at lunchtime or on the way home. Need a new bag to bring along those sneaks? This one's roomy enough to fit everything and polished enough for the corner office.

Why are we promoting a happy heart? It's on trend of course! Next month, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) will host its annual star-studded Red Dress Collection runway show during New York Fashion Week. The Heart Truth initiative, as it is known, aims to inform women about the risk of heart disease.

No color packs as much of a confident, timeless punch as red (just ask Lady Gaga!) and February is also National Heart Awareness month. For the next two weeks, we'll be running down our favorite fashionable picks -- from lipstick to dresses to irresistible shoes - and pairing them with an array of thought-provoking facts from The Heart Truth's archive. Chalk it up to healthy shopping.

Be sure to check back regularly for exclusive news, coverage, and tidbits pertaining to the glam fashion show taking place on February 11th as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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