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Walking is Good Medicine

I’m not an outdoorsy, let’s-go-hiking-for-the-weekend kind of woman but I do love a good walk. I’m an urban walker. I live in New Haven, in a great neighborhood chock full of walkers – people walking solo, with a friend or spouse or with their dog – and interesting architecture. It’s hard to go out early read more

Filed under: Exercise, Heart Health, Outdoor Activities, Prevention, Stroke, Walking, Weight Management | 1 Comment

May is American Stroke Month

Do you know that stroke is the country’s No. 3 cause of death? Are you at risk?  Close to 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke annually. Nearly 28% of victims are under age 65. Women account for more than 6 in 10 stroke deaths annually. The American Stroke Association is doing FREE stroke screenings read more

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Upcoming Events – April and May 2007

Upcoming Events   The Power to End Stroke Monday, April 9 American Heart Association, Wallingford, CT I’ll be motivating American Heart Association staff in support of the Power to End Stroke program, an important initiative geared toward reducing the incidence of stroke in the African-American community. Stating with a healthy breakfast, we’ll break bread, discuss healthy eating strategies and read more

Filed under: Balance, Business, Connecticut, Food Shopping, Heart Health, Mindful Eating, Past Events, Raw Foods, Stress Management, Stroke, Weight Management | No Comments