By Kristy Smorol February is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s American Heart Month! As a marketing and communications director for the American Heart Association, I spend my February days wearing red, talking about heart health, and...
Month: February 2023
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Women’s Health: Sleep joins ‘Life’s Essential 8’
By Kristy Smorol When was the last time you actually felt rested? Women lead busy, stressful lives and sometimes a good night’s sleep seems like the thing we can give up to make room for something else. However, according to...
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WBOC Leading Lady: Shamin Thakur – bridging the gap between Western medicine and holistic healing
By Alyssa Dearborn “So, when I first wanted to start my own business in holistic medicine, I didn’t know where to start,” said Shamin Thakur, holistic medicine specialist and owner of Wellness of Being, when asked about how the WBOC...
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Inspire: Latha Ramalingam, Ph.D. – SU researcher finds answers to unusual questions about heart health
By Kate Hanzalik The number one cause of death among American men and women is heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In fact, someone dies from the condition every 34 seconds. Numerous factors contribute to heart disease,...
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Inspire: Brittany Taylor – Making a community-wide impact on heart health
By Alyssa Dearborn After joining the American Heart Association nearly one year ago as the organization’s community impact director, Brittany Taylor has been able to make a difference in the lives of Central New Yorkers while seeing the Association’s impact...
