Women's Heart Health Lecture with Dr. Evelyn Cusack

Dr. Evelyn Cusack, cardiologist with Stamford Hospital discussed women & heart disease with the BetterU participants recently. She discussed how the nutrition and fitness changes participants have made during the first two weeks will improve their cardiovascular health. She said adopting these lifestyle changesinto their lives after the program will have a significant impact on their hearts.

Participants asked about the Mediterranean diet and about sodium intake. So many foods we love are packed with sodium! She also touched of the benefits of organic foods (especially produce) and how some things labeled organic might not even good for you.  

Dr. Cusak also told the group about the prevalence of heart disease in women and about how the Go Red campaign emphasized the various risk factors and unique symptoms for women. 

Thank you Dr. Cusack for sharing your expertise with the group!