Survivors are lucky – champions are brave: Kay Marie Koras

Did you know nearly 50 million women are living with heart disease? It is true! February is Heart Health Awareness Month, and certainly there is an effort to educate women about their heart risk. During the past three years, the Red Dress campaign has elevated awareness significantly. Now, more than half of women will identify…

Pecked to Death By Ducks

This week the stomach flu hit our household with a vengeance! As I lay in bed, moaning, I did what every other self respecting woman would do… obsess about what wasn’t getting done. Each thing I remembered was like something taking a bite out of me. Years ago Oprah had Maya Angelou as a guest.…

10 Ways to Celebrate Heart Month

It’s here!  February is Heart Month, my biggest month of the year.  As I travel the country encouraging women to embrace their hearts, I encourage you to embrace yours — here are some ideas: 1. Well, wear red! February 2 is National Wear Red Day.  Join thousands of women (and men) across the country in…