American Heart Association

It's a simple idea, if you have a woman, or women, in your life who are important to you, show your support and help raise awareness about women and heart disease.

While 9 other counties in New York have already enacted Tobacco 21 legislation. Today, a county in the Hudson Valley announced it will enact the law in June.

This week we talked about the upcoming heart walks, healthy snacks for the Big Game, Go Red For Women, and how we all can make a difference.

This Saturday you can walk to help support the American Heart Association's Dutchess Ulster Heart Walk at SUNY New Paltz

How many steps a day do you take? Whether you have some sort of measuring device to help you keep track or you know that you've probably been sitting too long, it's important to get up and walk throughout the day. It can help you live a longer and healthier life...

Mother Nature was not very kind to the Hudson Valley this past Saturday morning, but that didn't stop the dedicated volunteers, staff, and walkers for this year's Dutchess Heart Walk. I was honored to once again be a part of the day by helping to emcee along with Mark Bolger from our sister station MIX 97...

I tried to think of everyone I know this morning. I tried because I couldn't think of anyone of my family or friends whose life hasn't been impacted by heart disease or stroke. That's a little scary. I even went through the list a couple of times ...

Today is National Wear Red for Women Day. It falls on the first Friday in February and I always have this dilemma, while standing in front of my closet I wonder if anyone will notice that I wear the same red sweater every year. This year, because it is so cold, I actually have a million layers on so chances are no one will be the wiser, but I digress...

Each January, a special group of people meet for the Dutchess Ulster Heart Walk Kick-Off Luncheon at Marist College.

Every week on In Touch, I have the opportunity to talk with some of the great organizations in the Hudson Valley and this week is no exception. Carolyn Torella, Communications Director for the Hudson Valley region of the American Heart Association was on the show...