Have you seen EyeBobs eyewear? This fabulous company lost one of their employees unexpectedly of a heart attack at just 43. She had young children, and everyone was naturally upset and shocked by her death. Rather than do nothing, however, they decided to honor her memory by helping raise awareness for women’s heart health.

EyeBobs have teamed up with The Heart Truth® campaign in the creation of heart-themed frames, whose proceeds will benefit a non-profit charity dedicated to promoting the issue of women and heart health. The frames, which retail between $65-75, boast EyeBobs signature bold color …read more

If you’re one of the lucky ones who can eat whatever you want and still have normal cholesterol and weight, this new study may be a wake-up call for you.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have shown that high-fat diets can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels. This inflammation can possibly contribute to cardiovascular disease. The findings will be published in the Feb. 20 issue of the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
“This is a warning to those who say there isn’t a problem because their weight and cholesterol levels …read more

The Heart Truth wants you to wear a red dress on Friday, February 6.
And not just so you’ll look sexy either!
The Heart Truth is a national campaign to help increase awareness of heart disease in women. Did you know it’s the #1 killer of women?
The Red Dress became the symbol for women and heart disease in 2002. A red dress was chosen for its ability to grab attention and show that heart disease isn’t just an issue for men. But don’t worry, you may also wear a red shirt or pin to show your support. I’m posting …read more