Living Well with Alison Starling
Strong communities are built on good health. Welcome to Living Well with Alison Starling, brought to you by VHC Health — the region’s community health system — and the Washington Business Journal. Join former ABC 7News anchor and Emmy Award winner for exclusive conversations with health care advocates on today’s most pressing health topics. Discover what you need to know when making decisions about your well-being and empower yourself with the knowledge to live well. New episodes drop monthly.
Living Well with Alison Starling
Heart health: It’s not just a man’s issue — with Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos and VHC Health cardiologist
The first-ever Golden Bachelorette may have shared her heart on national television, but Joan Vassos has had a personal connection to heart health since she entered motherhood.
In this episode of Living Well with Alison Starling, a podcast brought to you by VHC Health and WBJ, Vassos opens up about her daughter's congenital heart defect. Dr. Preya Simlote, a general cardiologist with VHC Health, also shares expert advice on caring for your heart at every stage. Plus, you’ll get an inside scoop on Vassos’s life with fiancé Chock Chapple and what it was like being the star of ABC’s hit show.
Heart disease is often considered a man’s problem, but it poses a big threat to women, too. “It’s (women’s) leading cause of death,” Vassos said. “So let’s start focusing on that early on, especially in the years we go through menopause.”
Tune into this episode to learn about:
- How Vassos navigated her daughter’s progressive heart disease, which ignited her passion for serving the American Heart Association (5:09)
- How Vassos stays healthy (12:36)
- How heart attack symptoms present differently for men and women (26:44)
- The four key numbers to know — and act on — for heart health (29:41)
- Strategies to prevent heart disease (31:29)
- The most exciting advancements in heart disease prevention and care (33:37)
Protect and improve your heart health with expert care from VHC Health cardiologists. VHC Health provides personalized evaluations, diagnostic tests, and treatments, including lifestyle changes, medications, and minimally invasive procedures. Advanced diagnostic tools help detect issues early, while VHC Health’s CVICU offers 24/7 specialized care for complex conditions. Look to VHC Health for comprehensive cardiovascular care from experts who make you feel like family. From prevention to diagnosis and treatment, count on our team to help you live a heart-healthy life.
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Disclaimer
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