The holidays are a time for family, celebration and connection. While sharing stories and making memories, consider adding one more tradition: collecting your family health history.Why does it matter? Research shows that up to half of your risk for heart disease may come from your genes. Knowing whether heart disease or stroke runs in your family can help you and your doctor … [Read more...] about Gather More Than Memories This Season. Collect Your Family Health Story
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Workplace Yoga: A Time to Destress
In today’s workplace, whether that be at home or an in-person environment, things can easily get stressful and overwhelming. This is why employers have been getting more creative with finding ways to keep employees engaged and stress free! Among many employee benefits, workplace yoga, both at the office and online at the home office, is gaining huge popularity. It is … [Read more...] about Workplace Yoga: A Time to Destress
Puget Sound Women’s Show
February 7th, 11am-4pm Tacoma Mall, Macy's Court ShowCase Magazine and the American Heart Association co-host the Puget Sound Women's Show. This heart felt event focuses on having fun and loving yourself! Imagine the bliss evoked while having a free chair massage and hand aroma therapy...ohhhh la la! Discovering cutting edge health knowledge, great wellness and beauty … [Read more...] about Puget Sound Women’s Show
American Heart Association’s Puget Sound Go Red for Women
Guests dressed in red attended the Puget Sound Go Red for Women Experience at the King Street Ballroom & Perch in Seattle. The Hooper family shared how two daughters in their family were diagnosed with a genetic condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. For Hana Hooper, it led to heart failure and strokes and eventually a heart transplant. Her sister, Michaela Hanson, … [Read more...] about American Heart Association’s Puget Sound Go Red for Women
Tacoma Transplant Survivor Supports Go Red for Women
Macey Wright received a new heart in 2016 and will be participating in Go Red for Women’s annual initiative to elevate awareness and inspire action. Wright is proof that heart disease can strike at any age. Born with two congenital heart defects, Wright began her life impacted by heart disease. Although she had heartvalves that didn’t work properly, it didn’t stop her from … [Read more...] about Tacoma Transplant Survivor Supports Go Red for Women