A crowd of over 900 Long Islanders attended the 17th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The sea of red could be seen throughout all the rooms at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. This year’s Luncheon honored The Women of SterlingRisk, and Doug DeShutter, President,
Nutrition is a key, evidence-based part of our work at the American Heart Association to reduce the grip of cardiovascular disease on our nation, and is one of our Life’s Simple 7 (eat better). Healthy eating is one of the most important things you can do for your body. A healthy diet and lifestyle are
Long Island, NY – The American Heart Association is proud to announce that The Eastern Shore (NY) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will be honored at the American Heart Association’s 17th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Crest Hollow Country
Can you keep it healthy at the tailgate party or football-watching bash? Yes! Football season’s grand finale is here! And America’s most popular sport means enjoying many beloved traditions – including lots of fried and fatty meats washed down with calorie-laden drinks. Great fun, but not great for your heart-health! Your Big Game Party doesn’t mean
The American Heart Association is proud to announce that Ginger Zimmerman will keynote the American Heart Association’s 17th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon and share her truly amazing story of survival. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2018 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Ginger
The American Heart Association and Macy’s are searching for an inspirational woman from the New York metropolitan area to honor with the 2018 New York Lifestyle Change Award. The Association, in collaboration with Macy’s, a national sponsor of the Go Red For Women movement, created the Lifestyle Change Award to celebrate the accomplishments of women
Men and women from across Long Island will be getting all of their red outfits and accessories ready for the American Heart Association’s 17th Annual Long Island Go Red For Women Luncheon. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of Long Island women. For more than a decade, women have
Support Go Red For Women by participating in National Wear Red Day! Why Go Red? Cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter
Are you one of the 103 million Americans who have high blood pressure? Do you have a family history of it? Do you know your last blood pressure reading? Also known as the “silent killer” or hypertension, high blood pressure typically has no symptoms but can lead to deadly health consequences such as heart attack,
The American Heart Association offers suggestions to stay happy and healthy throughout the busy holiday season. The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, but often stress inhibits our abilities to enjoy the holiday season. From shopping to cooking to events, we are often packing our schedules while forgetting about our health.