Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour – Day 4

So far the Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour, has been a great success! Today we head for the ocean with our first stop in Nags Head for a Heart Truth Luncheon hosted by The Outer Banks Hospital. Then we are off to Windsor  for a Social and Dinner hosted by Vidant Bertie Hospital. Were you…

Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour: Day 3

Continuing a week-long adventure in Eastern North Carolina for the Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour, today we are hosted by Vidant Veaufort, Pungo and Chowan Hospitals! First stop is Wilkinson Center in Belhaven for a Heart Truth Luncheon. Then we are off to Edenton’s Historic Courthouse for a Heart Truth Tea. Were you there? Share…

Vidant Heart Truth Tour: Day 2

Today is day two of a week-long adventure in Eastern North Carolina for the Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour! Today we are in Greenville (our home base for the week)! First stop is a tour of the East Carolina Heart Institute followed by a “Lunch and Learn” for hospital staff. Later this evening Eliz will…

Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour: Day 1

Today begins a week-long adventure in Eastern North Carolina for the Vidant Health Heart Truth Tour! Our first stop is in Ahoskie for a Heart Truth Luncheon. Eliz presented the Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Heart to an audience of more than 150. Were you there? Share your biggest take-away

Women’s Wellness Night at All Saints Hospital

Cheer for a Healthy Heart! Women from the Racine, Wisconsin area are joining together tonight for a women’s wellness event sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan Heart Care All Saints . Eliz is presenting Juggling Stress and sharing tips to pay attention to the important things — including paying attention to your health! Were you there? Leave…

Do Something Just for You

When was the last time you took time just for yourself? In my women’s wellness keynote, I often ask the audience to think about the thing they used to do, that they liked so much, that they just don’t seem to have time for anymore. Think about it: When did you stop playing guitar, or…

Healthy Lent Ideas

Is It Time for a Little Spring Cleaning during Lent? For many of us, today begins Lent – a time to do a cleaning up of our bodies and spirit.  Before you decide to trot out the tried and true “I’ll give up sweets” plan, take a moment to think about the healthy (or unhealthy)…

6 Heart-Healthy Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Take Care of your Heart on Valentines Day! Looking for a way to celebrate Valentines day and stay heart healthy too? Here are some great suggestions brought to you by Digifit, a cool cloud and app based way to track your healthy activities! Mouth watering boxes of chocolates, breakfast in bed with a tall stack…

Having A Cold Is Like Being Drunk

Colds can impair thinking as much as alcohol!   This week I’ve been struggling with a cold. Not only am I coughing and sneezing, I’m feeling fuzzy, and frankly a little stupid. Turns out there is a good reason for that! In a recent study released by Cardiff University in Wales, Dr. Andrew Smith discovered…