Hearts should remind you to take care of YOUR heart! As Valentine’s Day approaches, the color red and heart shapes are everywhere. February isn’t just about candy and flowers. It is also Heart Month and a time to focus on Women and Heart Disease. As busy women, it is easy to focus on taking care…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Think male smokers are at the highest risk of heart disease? Think again… We all know smoking increases your risk of heart disease, but several recent studies have shown women who smoke have a 25% greater risk than men who smoke. (Read about the studies in this article from MedPageToday.com) The studies also indicated female…
We are continuing to celebrate Heart Month, today in Springfield, Massachusetts, with fabulous women at the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon. Woo Hoo! Eliz provided the passion and motivation for becoming involved in the Go Red cause through sharing her experience as a heart health advocate. Audience members who made a donation…
We are celebrating Heart Month in Bakersfield, California with fantastic women at the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon. Woo Hoo! Eliz shared tips and strategies to live longer, feel better, and stress less in a program based on her book the Busy Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Heart . We’re you there?…
The first Friday of February is designated as National Wear Red Day – an effort to raise awareness about Women and Heart Disease. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of all women over the age 20 – yet most women still don’t think it is THEIR personal #1 health concern. Check out this video: Ways…
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.