Protect Yourself from the #1 Killer of Middle Aged Women

March 6th 2019 8:00 pm (EDT)

Protect Yourself from the #1 Killer of Middle Aged Women

Learn what you can do to protect yourself from heart disease from the experts.

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On The Panel

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is an attending cardiologist, specializing in Prevention and Women and Heart Health. She is the Director of Women's Cardiovascular Prevention, Health and Wellness at Mt. Sinai Heart in New York City, after being the Director of Women’s Heart Health at Northwell Lenox Hill for 12 years. She is the author of Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, teaching all women how to lead the healthiest lives by living from the heart and Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally, with the editors of Prevention. She has been awarded a New York Times Super Doctor, a Castle and Connolly Top Doctor for Cardiovascular Disease and New York Magazine’s prestigious Best Doctors in the New York edition.

Dr. Steinbaum is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. She is a National Spokesperson for the Go Red for Women campaign and chairperson of the Go Red for Women in New York City. She is on the New York City Board of the American Heart Association.

She is often a guest on the network television show, The Doctors, and made her first visit to The View. She is regularly interviewed for breaking news, and is a contributor to many news outlets. She has hosted a television show, “Focus on Health”, developed an app called
MyWanda, has been an editor for WebMD and is involved in all aspects of media, communication and education in the pursuit of helping women empower themselves to live their best lives.

Her approach to health has led her to being on the Scientific Advisory Board of Peerbridge Health, the first medical grade wearable device focusing on proactive heart health. She is on the Scientific Advisory Boards of the Grain Foods Foundation and the Global Nutrition and Health Alliance, both addressing healthy food issues, nationally and throughout the world. She is the medical advisor of the David Lynch Foundation’s Center for Women and Girls’ Health and Wellness, using Transcendental Meditation for improving health metrics, quality of life, and for stress reduction.

Schedule

CONNECT & SHARE

In this Coffee & Conversation, CoveyClub Founder, Lesley Jane Seymour, will talk with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, cardiologist and Director of Women's Cardiovascular Prevention, Health and Wellness at Mt. Sinai Heart, and discuss:

- If I have a family history of heart disease is there any way I can really prevent it? If it is in my family, but not a close relative, does that matter?
- Does exercise really prevent heart disease, and how much? What is the best?
- What is the best diet to eat?
- Is there a role for supplements and when do you take them?
- Does stress lead to heart disease?
- How important is sleep and does it really matter?
- How do I check if I am at risk for heart disease? How do I know?
- Does feeling overwhelmed cause heart disease? (juggling work, family, home, kids)
- How do you know if you need medication and is it forever?
- Is my regular check up enough?

All non-members and Wing-It members can purchase tickets here. If you are already a Nest with Covey or Rule the Roost member with CoveyClub, this event is free.

*This is a virtual event over the Zoom Network. Once you sign up or purchase a ticket you will be registered for the Coffee & Conversation and sent the links.

8:00 pm

Introduction

8:10 pm

Interview with Suzanne Steinbaum

8:40 pm

Q&A with Audience

9:00 pm

Discussion Ends