Archives for August 2012

Last February was my first heart month and it surprised me by being a big deal. One of the things I did, quietly, was go to the Go Red for Women Casting Call at the Mall of America. Each year several women are chosen as Go Red spokeswomen, and I knew that if I didn’t […]

I think the most important message I can send is that heart disease can happen to anyone. It is not a disease of old age; it is not a men’s disease; you can be healthy and active and still be affected. So naturally I want to share this American Heart Association infographic on myths vs. […]

So it’s finally happened to me. My health insurance company has refused. I’ve always considered myself and my family blessed to have good insurance. We’ve had our share of medical emergencies and long-term issues and with a little hard work and a lot of time on hold, we’ve gotten good coverage through the years. So […]