By Karen Stokes Winter in Wisconsin is officially here and every year many of us are burdened with the flu or a bad cold. The American Heart Association has some important information about how to … [Read more...]
Irenda Jones Named 2025 Milwaukee Go Red for Women Chair
By Karen Stokes Irenda Jones, assistant vice president and operations manager of Riverstone Wealth Management, will serve as the 2024-2025 volunteer chair of Go Red for Women in … [Read more...]
Early Pregnancy Socioeconomic Status May Shape Long-Term Heart Health
By Karen Stokes According to a new study presented at the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, the socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may … [Read more...]
September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month
By Karen Stokes September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month, and the American Heart Association, dedicated to promoting longer, healthier lives, is offering ways on both preventing atrial … [Read more...]
Keep Yourself and Loved Ones Safe in the Heat
By Karen Stokes With a few more days of temperatures in the mid to upper 80s in Wisconsin or if you’re traveling to a warmer climate, don’t let the heat confine you indoors. There are steps you can … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
By Karen Stokes Summer is here, and the humidity and temperatures are soaring, sometimes dangerously high. While you shouldn’t let the hot weather keep you inside, there are steps you can take to … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Adjustment Could Influence Your Heart Health
By Karen Stokes Daylight saving time may impact your heart health. Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight … [Read more...]
Healthy Heart Habits for Children
By Karen Stokes Encouraging heart healthy habits in your children from an early age not only lowers their risk of heart disease in the future but also teaches them to make better heart healthy … [Read more...]
Recognizing Challenges for Travelers with Chronic Health Conditions
By Karen Stokes As the holiday season approaches, many will be planning to visit family and friends, but it can come with unique challenges for those with chronic health conditions. Preparation … [Read more...]
American Heart Association’s ‘Life’s Essential 8’ Checklist Holds Potential for Slowing the Aging Process
By Karen Stokes Maintaining strong cardiovascular health may slow the pace of biological aging, potentially reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular and other age-related diseases thereby … [Read more...]