Not Done Yet: Women’s Heart Health Mission

A ride in an ambulance, and back in time… A few months ago I had a health scare.  At a meeting of professional speakers in Chicago, my heart rate suddenly skyrocketed and I couldn’t get it under control.  As a heart attack survivor with a surgically repaired heart, I know an arrhythmia, or abnormal heart…

New Cardiovascular Prevention Guidelines

What do the new heart disease prevention guidelines mean? The public health impact of cardiovascular disease motivated the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology to release updated guidelines for the prevention of heart disease and stroke. The goal is to help Americans reduce risk and live longer healthier lives. The guidelines result…

Celebrating 10 Years of Women’s Heart Advocacy

Time Flies When You Are Doing Good! Ten years ago if a woman went to the ER with symptoms of a heart attack, she was likely to be sent home after being told it was anxiety, gas, or “all in her head.” Today, through the efforts of the Heart Truth Campaign through the National Heart,…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: 12-year-old Girl!

Healthy 12-year old has heart attack at school We all would rather think heart disease is something other people need to worry about.  The truth is, even if you are young and healthy – you need to pay attention! I found this video chilling, since my girls are almost 12 Would you know what to…

Female-itis Revisited

Are you your own worst enemy when it comes to your health? You may be struggling with Female-itis. Today I have the honor of presenting to the Circle of Red women prior to my keynot at the Cincinnati Go Red For Women Luncheon.  We are discussing the real world issue women face in taking care…

Happiness Makes The Heart Grow Stronger

Being happy makes your heart healthier!   Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that positive psychological well-being appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events. Which means an optimistic outlook could keep your heart healthy! “The absence of the negative is not the same thing as the presence…

Busy Woman’s Guide at New London Women’s Wellness Day

Over 200 women enjoyed an event to promote heart health at the New London Women’s Wellness Day.  Heart attack survivor and women’s wellness speaker, Eliz Greene presented her keynote the Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Heart. Were you there?  Share a comment below and let us know what you took away from the program…

Real Valentine: Learn CPR!

If you love someone, learn CPR This video points out the person who needs CPR could be your mom, dad, kid, neighbor, friend or coworker – people you love and value.  Take two minutes to watch our Hands-Only CPR video below – and the one on defibrillators.  Send a real Valentine – Learn CPR! Wishing…

12 Ways to Embrace Your Heart

Happy Heart Month! Each February we focus on Women’s Heart Health – to build awareness, improve treatment, and end research disparities. Over the past ten years, we’ve done a pretty good job!  Most women recognize heart disease as the number one killer of women of all ages. Are you putting your heart as your #1…