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Heart Matters

I know many of you are well aware of the issues that women face with heart disease. But on the off chance that you don't, please make sure that you read this article on CNN about the new heart guidelines for women.

When you think of someone having a heart attack, if you're like me, you picture it being a man. But heart disease is more prevalent in women than we ever thought. I would summarize some of the recommendations for you on how to lessen your chances, but you really should read the whole thing for yourself. Seriously.

If our hearts don't work, the rest just doesn't matter. Please be good to yourself.

More bang for your buck

If you're going to eat it, make it count.

In my quest to loose weight, I am not just concerned with the pounds. As a long-term strategy, I am also looking at my overall health. I come from a family full of diabetics (did you know that Halle Berry is diabetic?) and folks who have suffered from heart issues. My Mother-in-Law (who used to live in Berkeley AND Santa Cruz) is, by comparison to most people I know, a health food nut. I mean this in the most endearing way. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to what is good for your body and what is not. I learn a lot from her, and from other people in my life who are also on the quest for a healthier way of being.