Friday, February 15 2013 6:40 PM EST2013-02-15 23:40:32 GMT
Not only is she a television personality, an attorney and an author, many people don't realize Starr Jones is also a heart disease survivor. We spoke with her at Friday's Go Red for Women Luncheon.
Not only is she a television personality, an attorney and an author, many people don't realize Starr Jones is also a heart disease survivor. We spoke with her at Friday's Go Red for Women Luncheon at the MGM Grand Hotel in Detroit.
Friday, February 15 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-02-15 22:19:58 GMT
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women - and it's often preventable. Join the American Heart Association in the fight against this silent disease.
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women - and it's often preventable. Join FOX 2 and the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease!
Wednesday, February 13 2013 4:45 PM EST2013-02-13 21:45:31 GMT
Nausea and fatigue -- a metro Detroit new mom in her forties figured she was just tired, but it turns out being pregnant may have caused her heartache.
Nausea and fatigue -- a metro Detroit new mom in her forties figured she was just tired, but it turns out being pregnant may have caused her heartache.
Friday, February 1 2013 4:31 PM EST2013-02-01 21:31:59 GMT
Heart disease is the top killer of women, claiming the lives of 41 women in Michigan every day. So now that you know the risk, what should you do?
Have you noticed red popping up all over town? It's a bold statement to make sure women know that heart disease is their top killer, claiming the lives of 41 women in Michigan every day. So now that you know the risk, what should you do?
Thursday, January 31 2013 4:01 PM EST2013-01-31 21:01:09 GMT
At the age of 41, a woman started to notice chest pain. One she saw a doctor, she learned she was on the verge of a major heart attack. How she survived the 'widow maker'.
At the age of 41, a woman started to notice chest pain. One she saw a doctor, she learned she was on the verge of a major heart attack. How she survived the 'widow maker'.
44-year-old Melissa Blount is a mother, a wife, a victim of heart disease and a survivor. Looking back, the psychologist in her blames stress.
"I wasn't really significantly overweight. I wasn't that sedentary, but within a three year span of time, we had had major life stressors," she said.
"About 10 to 25 percent of cardiovascular risk is thought to be from psychosocial factors, which is stress related, anxiety, depression, anger, hostility," said Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan.
The Beaumont cardiologist told meit's our fight or flight response that sends a surge of stress hormones throughout our bodies.
"Chronically over time they have a direct and an indirect effect on the cardiovascular system," she said.
But even after angioplasty opened her massive blockage and saved her life, Blount was paralyzed by fear.
"I was scared to do any kind of physical activity, even have sex with my husband. I felt really scared to do that," she explained.
She eventually got counseling, started meditation and joined a gym, turning her life around. Now Blount shares her story to help others do the same.
"If you're not mentally in a good place, your body is going to suffer. So I really want people to understand that there's nothing wrong with asking for help, going to a therapist. If you need any type of medication to alleviate depression or anxiety, don't be ashamed about that and to go for it," she said.
If you would like to celebrate women's heart health, join us for the tenth anniversary of the Go Red for Women Luncheon. We will be at the MGM Grand on Friday, February 15. Click here for more information about the event.
Tuesday, December 4 2012 4:11 PM EST2012-12-04 21:11:01 GMT
You have one heart attack and then take medication to prevent another one, but there's new research that says what you eat is a very powerful tool in preventing another heart attack.
You have one heart attack and then take medication to prevent another one, but there's new research that says what you eat is a very powerful tool in preventing another heart attack.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:17:04 GMT
Making healthy choices at the grocery store can be difficult. With deceiving labels, and buzz words like 'organic,' 'all-natural' and 'heart-healthy,' it's tough to decide what to buy.
Making healthy choices at the grocery store can be difficult. With deceiving labels, and buzz words like 'organic,' 'all-natural' and 'heart-healthy,' it's tough to decide what to buy.
Friday, May 3 2013 5:27 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:27:05 GMT
She is the Flat Rock girl that has gained national attention for her battle with a rare, fatal disease. Now little Lindsay Ratcliffe has been given new hair and new hope.
She is the Flat Rock girl that has gained national attention for her battle with a rare, fatal disease. Now little Lindsay Ratcliffe has been given new hair and new hope.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-04-23 16:55:57 GMT
Living with autism is a challenge that as many as one in fifty families face everyday. One family says intensive therapy has not just helped their daughter, but changed their lives.
Living with autism is a challenge that as many as one in fifty families face everyday. One family says intensive therapy has not just helped their daughter, but changed their lives.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-04-17 12:10:45 GMT
An FBI-trained forensic artist worked with Dove to conduct social experiment to illustrate the ongoing struggle women have with recognizing their own beauty.
An FBI-trained forensic artist worked with Dove to conduct social experiment to illustrate the ongoing struggle women have with recognizing their own beauty.
Monday, April 15 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-04-16 00:14:46 GMT
For some people, sugar is like a drug and kicking the sweet habit is hard. Desserts like cakes, cookies and ice cream can be irresistible because of the effect sugar has on the brain. "Sugar is a particularly
For some people, sugar is like a drug and kicking the sweet habit is hard. Desserts like cakes, cookies and ice cream can be irresistible because of the effect sugar has on the brain. "Sugar is a particularly
Monday, April 1 2013 8:14 AM EDT2013-04-01 12:14:05 GMT
Next week the American Heart Association celebrates National Walking Day. This means bring your sneakers to work on April 3 and plan to walk for 10, 20 or 30 minutes.
Next week the American Heart Association celebrates National Walking Day. This means bring your sneakers to work on April 3 and plan to walk for 10, 20 or 30 minutes.
Friday, March 29 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-03-29 11:28:22 GMT
A consumer group says most kids' meals at restaurants are too high in fat, sugar and salt. The report says 97 percent of meals failed to meet recommended nutritional criteria.
A consumer group says most kids' meals at restaurants are too high in fat, sugar and salt. The report from the Center for Science in the Pubic Interest says 97 percent of meals failed to meet recommended nutritional criteria for 4 to 8 year olds.
