How do you stay active when you can’t walk? A Thanksgiving kitchen accident involving a pot of boiling water put my 15-year-old daughter in a walking boot to protect her scalded foot for a month. Her injury healed well, but in the process we needed to find ways for her to stay active. I shared…
With thousands of fitness and weight loss apps available, how do you choose one which will actually help you meet your goals? That’s a good question! Several studies have been conducted recently which provide clear evidence suggesting well designed apps can increase activity levels and keep you motivated. As I wrote in an article on…
After months of work, we are proud to announce The Heart of Wellness! The Heart of Wellness is a science-based program that anyone—sedentary or fit—can use to improve long-term well being. The high energy and high content keynote program is combined with a daily follow up program that is measurable as well as motivational. When…
Kansas women dance in the aisle at heart health event with speaker Eliz Greene Wichita, Kanas hosted the Go Red For Women Ladies Night Out tonight with Eliz Greene as the keynote speaker. Eliz got the audience up dancing and shared down-to-earth tips to improve heart health including: Using a pedometer to increase activity Managing…
Daily Habits to improve heart health Eliz presented The Heart of Wellness: 5 Daily Habits to Live Longer, Feel Better, and Stress Less to employees at Protection 1, the speaker sponsor for tonight’s Go Red For Women Ladies Night Out in Wichita, Kansas. Five simple daily habits done during the work day can significantly improve…
These days it seems like we are bombarded by “Beach Body” messages telling us summer is the time to look better. Let’s get real! Summer is the time to FEEL better. With ample sunshine, fresh fruits and vegetables aplenty, and longer days, summer is a great time to kick heart healthy habits into gear. Here…
Today, I am 50 years old. Over the past few weeks several people have called to see how I am feeling about this milestone. Some believed I’d be “freaking out.” Others worried I’d be unhappy or some how depressed. A few of my friends are experiencing the same milestone this year. “I don’t want to…
A study released in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism indicates people who go to sleep after midnight are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes than those who turn in earlier. Even when both groups got the same amount of sleep, night owls faced a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease as…
A Conversation About Heart Attacks, Pain, and Recovery Eliz is a guest on Aches and Gains With Dr. Paul Cristo during Heart Month. Hear more of Eliz’s story and tips. Take a listen: Heart Pain: Sounding the Alarm, Part I Heart Pain: Sounding the Alarm, Part II airs Saturday, February 28th What did you think? …
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.