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Heart Disease Indicators I Bet You Didn’t Know

I follow a lot of heart news, blogs, doctors, medical journals, and conferences. I read the headlines, and usually, the articles. I follow the footnotes to the original study. I have learned a ton about my disease, and I have learned how to read between the lines. There are some factoids that are very odd, [...]

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I’m Still Here. I’m Still Sick.

When I embarked on my post-a-day project for February I didn’t think it would be followed by never-post-at-all March. Just wanted to let you know I’m still here, I have lots to tell you, and even more information to share. I wrapped up heart month (February) with a super-fun shopping party at Hot Mama, where [...]

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Guest Post: Choosing and using a CSA share

Today is the last day of February! I will actually miss this post-a-day project, though I will be happy to take a day or two break.  Today’s author is an online heart friend I met after she found my blog in its early days. We later discovered we have much in common: being mom to [...]

Women and Heart Disease

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Guest Post: Heart Attack Stun

Jodi and I started along this heart attack journey at about the same … [Read More...]

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Guest Post: Where is the heart disease survivorship model?

This guest author is the first heart sister I found after my heart … [Read More...]

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Calling all Hot Mamas!

I think it is clear by now that I'm loving the fashion focus of the Go … [Read More...]

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View from the Second Row: Red Dress MN Fashion Show

I had so much fun at the Red Dress Collection show tonight (and fun … [Read More...]

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That Was Fun: Hearts for Fashion Show

Last Saturday I was part of the Hearts for Fashion fashion show at the … [Read More...]

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Fun with Risk Factors: High Cholesterol

A heart sister and fellow advocate and speaker I know is fond of … [Read More...]

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Heart Disease (and Me) in the News

Earlier this week, my son informed me that I'm famous. But then he … [Read More...]

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Girl Power

The first time I saw this video, I wasn't sure I liked it. So dark, … [Read More...]

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Everybody Goes Red!

  I have the best family and friends in the world. Wow. I'm so … [Read More...]

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Today is Wear Red Day!

Today is the 10th Wear Red Day, to raise awareness of women's risk for … [Read More...]

Eating Heart Healthy

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Pesto with Roasted Veggies

This is my invention, combining the Light and Tasty Pesto from the … [Read More...]

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Huevos Rancheros

Serves 4 28 oz. can plum tomatoes, lightly drained 2-5 serrano … [Read More...]

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Light and Tasty Pesto

Pesto, light? Pesto, reheatable? Pesto that holds at a buffet party … [Read More...]

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A is for Apples

There is so much to say about living with heart disease. It's medical. … [Read More...]

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Smothered Salmon

I hate salmon. I know I'm supposed to like it, I know it is good for … [Read More...]

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Guest Post: Choosing and using a CSA share

Today is the last day of February! I will actually miss this … [Read More...]

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Pumpkin Bread

Adapted from 100 Days of Real Food Ooo this one is so good! It has … [Read More...]

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Superfoods

While writing this I ate three pieces of cherry Laffy Taffy from the … [Read More...]

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Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

This complete meal recipe is a standout. It is easy, took just 45 … [Read More...]

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Mushroom and Wine Sauce

Best over papparadelle, fettucini, or rigatoni, this sauce recipe is … [Read More...]