Because her husband has health issues, she retired early to be at home to care for him. She recently confided to me that they haven't been intimate in almost 20 years and that two years ago she started a romantic relationship with a man she knew. She says they both lack physical affection in their marriages and came together to fill that void.
By now, it's hard to imagine anyone arguing against the importance of heart health. But what seems a little fuzzier is how one achieves a healthy heart. While engaging in aspirin therapy or popping statins may lure some into a false sense of heart security, studies show that these Band-Aid solutions don't hit heart health at its...well, heart.
Launched in 2012, the "Tips From Former Smokers" public service announcements featured testimonials from real-life former smokers who shared their personal experiences. Their heartfelt calls to action encouraged viewers that they could quit too, like the message from Terrie, a North Carolina woman who spoke with the assistance of an electronic voice box. The former smokers in the PSAs opened up about health issues that resulted from years of smoking: cancer, gum disease, heart disease, HIV complications, and stroke. They were convincing.
