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A Journey with Artificial Sweeteners and Heart Disease
When I was diagnosed with heart disease last year, I was also told that I was at risk for developing diabetes. I was advised to avoid sugar and to switch to products with sugar substitutes to satisfy my ever-present sweet tooth. It has been a journey to find healthy...
#29DaysofHeart: Shining a Light on Black Women’s Heart Health
Each February, Black History Month serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. Black History Month celebrates the contributions Black figures have made to our country, beating the odds as they discovered,...
When Heart Disease is Genetic
As a busy woman, maybe you’ve shrugged off symptoms that seem minor. Fatigue? You tell yourself you’ll get to bed earlier tonight. Lightheadedness? Probably just because you skipped breakfast. Chest tightness? Must be anxiety. You make a mental note to download a...
Ditching Negative Self-Talk and Taking Care of Yourself
Do you ever catch yourself saying negative, self-defeating things about yourself? Self-talk, the inner dialogue that goes on inside our heads, can sometimes take a negative turn, become part of our daily conversations and shape our experiences. There are many...
Festive Recipes for Heart Healthy Holidays
The holidays just got a whole lot sweeter! Our Operations Manager, Stephanie Silva, has gifted us with these delicious and healthy No Bake Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls. They are totally vegan-approved! Get that sweet taste of the holidays with simple ingredients...
Festive Recipes for Heart Health Holidays
WomenHeart CEO Celina Gorre loves to cook, and she loves to entertain her family, friends and colleagues. Her pick for holidays is this heart healthy and delicious roasted salmon dish. Complete with luscious pomegranates and savory braised Fennel, it's ready in just...
Festive Recipes for Heart Healthy Holidays
Get ready to make some magic in the kitchen this holiday season! Our Senior Manager of Development and Partner Relations, Evan Riggs has chosen this creamy white bean soup with kale, rosemary and lemon. This irresistible bowl of soup offers zesty flavor without being...
Festive Recipes for Heart Healthy Holidays
Calling all health-conscious holiday revelers - this festive twist on veggie snacking is sure to light up your plate! Our own Samantha Bohrt, Senior Manager of Programs & Hospital Partnerships, has selected a delicious and creative Healthy Santa Snack Board for...
Festive Recipes for Heart Healthy Holidays
WomenHeart has curated an array of delicious holiday recipes. Our Vice President of Advocacy & Communications, Amy Friedrich-Karnik, likes to entertain. Her pick for the season is Pomegranate Pear Punch. With just seven ingredients - blood orange, sparkling blood...
5 Ways to Find Balance This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us, and that means your social calendar AND your to-do list are probably filling up quickly. Between work parties and holiday gatherings, shopping trips and making meals, it's easy to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Holiday stress can have an...
This Giving Tuesday, Give From the Heart
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Giving Tuesday, a celebration that started as a day to counter the spending of Black Friday and Cyber Monday by donating to charities in need of support and quickly made its way to 70+ countries. In 2021 alone, nonprofits...
How to Talk to Your Family about Heart Health History
Approaching your loved ones and asking them about heart conditions or other diseases may be difficult. Maybe they don’t have all of the information; perhaps you feel uncomfortable talking about illness, or maybe the whole topic feels taboo in your family. In some...