We’re social creatures. We need each other, even if at times those “others” can break out hearts. Learn to relate in a new, healthy way.
Ann Cutbill Lenane, a prominent New York-based realtor and leader of Wise and Wonderful Women, recently had horrible pain in her back, vomiting and shortness of breath. If it wasn’t for her constant advocating for herself, she might not still be here. Lenane was a victim of all too common occurrence, medical gaslighting. Like most… Continue reading Medical Gaslighting in Women’s Health: How to Advocate for Yourself
Heart attacks are on the rise for 25-44 year olds. Heart attacks at any age are serious business but usually we think of this age group as relatively healthy and not high risk. So this marked increase over the last two decades is especially significant. There are a few factors that could be contributing… Continue reading Think you are too young to have a heart attack? Think again.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death for women in the United States. While there are numerous factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of cardiac events, one predictor of CVD risk is Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a). Recent studies have found that elevated levels of Lp(a) in youth tracks with adult atherosclerotic cardiovascular… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Lp(a) In Youth
Women have been known to be at higher risk of dying while undergoing heart bypass surgery than men. It may be caused by more women having intraoperative anemia, which is a decrease in red blood cells during surgery. What Is Anemia? Anemia is more common in women than men because of pregnancy, having… Continue reading A Higher Mortality Rate in Women After Surgery May Be Caused By Anemia
Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol that has been increasingly studied in recent years. It’s an important part of understanding cardiovascular health and can provide helpful information when considering treatment options. But first and foremost, it’s important to understand what Lp(a) is, how it’s tested, and the current treatment landscape. What is Lp(a)? … Continue reading What is Lp(a) Cholesterol and how does it affect my heart?
I am a mother but in a non-traditional sense. I am the friend that 90% of my friends come to for advice, an ear, a shoulder to lean on, to help create some structure in their lives. I am the one who lets you crash on her couch when your partner cheats on you,… Continue reading I’m the Mother of all Mothers (To My Friends)
I’ve never been “besties” with my mom. She’s always gushed over my oldest brother, despite having three other children, and always cared more about money and status than I understood, but I never thought she was that bad. Family gatherings were always fairly light and fun. Her delicious food, my best wine, my… Continue reading It’s Okay if You Don’t Like Your Mother: Here’s Why
High blood pressure rates are bumping up the number of people with this issue. The American Heart Association (AHA) has forecasted what cardiovascular disease in our country will look like in about 25 years and that future gives many of us something in common – cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, by 2050, the AHA anticipates… Continue reading Cardiovascular Disease Will Impact More Than Half of Us by 2050
Earlier this year, my brother introduced us to the online game Spelling Bee. As someone who takes a lot of pride in her vocabulary and way with words, I was not only intrigued but a little (over)confident. For the uninitiated, each day you are presented with a hive-like graphic with seven letters. The challenge is… Continue reading Queen Bee: It’s OK To Ask For Help
Harry Nilsson’s song “One” tells us that “one is the loneliest number.” But, according to a recent Harvard University study, it may also be the deadliest number, as now the concept of prolonged loneliness and increased stroke risk has been introduced. The study showed that chronically lonely adults 50-years-old and over have an increased… Continue reading One Is The Loneliest, and Maybe Deadliest, Number
