By: Olivia, Age 10, Guest Blogger and Youth Market Advocate, American Heart Association Hello, my name is Olivia. There are two people in my life that have had heart problems, my pop-pop, and my Lolo (that’s grandfather in Tagalog, I’m ½ Filipino). My Lolo passed away a year ago, my Pop-Pop is still here. MY … Read more
Let’s MOVE MORE … ALL YEAR LONG! Staying active is very important. We are on a mission to be Healthy for Good™ every day. Find Your Fierce in Movement! Being active is one of the best ways to maintain your physical and mental health. Not only can movement help you feel, function and sleep better, … Read more
COVID has put a spotlight on public health, along with health disparities and the chronic conditions millions and millions of people in our country live with every day. Right at the top of those conditions are type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association have launched a campaign … Read more
My name is Olivia Richardson and I am a two-time stroke survivor, former LVAD patient, and heart-transplant recipient. I was first diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and had my first stroke at the age of 25. This was a shock to me because I had always been an athlete and been healthy all my life. After my … Read more
This year I have decided to include myself on the list-yes, a Valentine to me from me. To be honest, I wasn’t quite sure how to begin “gifting” myself. But I have learned and am continuing to learn how important self-care and self-love is and I felt this would be fitting. I am a busy … Read more
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Chef Stephanie Rose, manager of the Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen in Baltimore. Below is the first installment of our new series “Kitchen Conversations”. We are discussing the McCormick Flavor For Life classes being taught in the kitchen. Enjoy learning about this program and how you may … Read more
Companies, organizations, families, and friends from the Northeast PA community gathered on Friday, November 15th at The Northeast PA Go Red for Women Luncheon. Julie Sidoni, anchor at WNEP-TV, emceed the event where nine heart and stroke survivors inspired attendees to take action together and commit to living a healthy lifestyle. With nearly 45 percent … Read more
On World Stroke Day, October 29th, the American Stroke Association offers tips to improve wellness and prevent stroke ROCHESTER NY — October 29 is World Stroke Day and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, which is the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, provides … Read more