Smart for the Heart

To increase the resources and support that is available to women nationwide, Sister to Sister is partnering with Brigham and Women's Hospital to introduce a new FREE online cardiovascular wellness program called “Smart for the Heart”. 

Sister to Sister Founder Discusses Heart Disease with JC Hayward

In early September 2011, Sister to Sister founder, Mrs. Irene Pollin, MSW, PhD (Hon), sat down with journalist and long-time friend, JC Hayward.;

As the DC market’s first female anchor, JC Hayward celebrates 39 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Broadcast Journalists’ Hall of Fame.

Heart Risk Assessment

To increase the resources and support that is available to women nationwide, Sister to Sister is partnering with Brigham and Women's Hospital to introduce a new FREE online cardiovascular wellness program called “Smart for the Heart”.  

New Poll Reveals Our Health Worries are Misguided: Heart Disease NOT Cancer Should be Our Primary Concern

Midlifers are focusing on the disease that gets the most attention rather than the one that is most likely to strike
By Karen Springen
July 18, 2011 

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States. Yet a new AP-LifeGoesStrong.com poll found that the disease that most concerns 47- to 65-year-olds is cancer.  

Eat More Fat – Omega 3s, That Is – for Your Health

Research suggests that eating omega-3 fatty acids lowers your chances of dying from heart disease. Fish that naturally contain more oil—salmon, trout, herring, mackerel, anchovies, and sardines—are good sources of omega-3s. Other sources include canola oil, soybean oil, walnuts, and ground flaxseed, and flaxseed oil.

Green, Leafy Vegetables Can Lower Your Heart Disease Risk

For good health don’t just eat your greens, eat your dark leafy greens. According to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, women who eat the most dark green, leafy vegetables -- such as dark lettuce, swiss chard, spinach, and mustard greens -- have a third fewer deaths from heart disease than those who eat the least.

Eating Beans Can Protect Your Heart

People who ate legumes (peas, lentils, and beans) four times a week had a 22 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease than those who ate them only once a week, a study found. That’s because legumes add fiber to your diet and can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. Toss them in a salad, serve them as a side dish, or enjoy them in a soup!

Look for "100% Whole Grain"

We’ve all heard it: A diet rich in whole grains may help reduce your risk of heart disease. In fact, many foods now come with whole grain. But beware. Some foods labeled “whole grain” only contain a small amount of the ingredient. To spot the real deal (and all its healthy benefits), make sure the food is labeled “100% whole grain” before putting it in your cart.