The holiday season, with all its trimmings and goodwill, can be a very stressful time of the year, especially for women. Read the full story

“When I say I have a new life and new heart, I mean it.”

My father died of a heart attack when he was 52. Like my father, my mother also suffered from heart disease. She had angina (chest pain) but was misdiagnosed. In 1989, she had a triple-bypass and died the next morning, a few hours after surgery. She was 62 years old.

It took nearly two years before I was “officially” told that I had congestive heart failure.  I too, had been misdiagnosed until I was nearly 40 years of age. Read the full story

You know the drill when it comes to staying heart healthy. Stay physically active, maintain a healthy weight and eat a diet low in fat and cholesterol. But what about your emotional health?

While most of us recognize that there’s more to health than just our physical wellbeing, the emotional link to our heart health is often overlooked. But the reality is that our emotions have plenty to do with keeping our hearts in tip-top shape. Read the full story

ChickSpeak.com: With the hurried pace of the holiday season, the quest for balance and health can be an exercise in of itself, in frustration that is. At a time when we probably need a helping hand and motivator the most, award winning women’s health expert, Judy Lubin, comes to the rescue. Judy delivers powerful tools and tips for creating a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. No crazy diets or fad trends, just smart information found in her latest book, The Heart of Living Well.

Packed with expert advice and personal stories from other women, The Heart of Living Well might just be our favorite stocking stuffer this season. Read more at ChickSpeak.com