Where We Live: Heart Health

There are millions of self-help books, websites and blogs these days, telling us how to lose weight, improve our eating habits and other ways to live healthier in order to live longer.  But these generalist guidelines often don’t define a comprehensive lifestyle, nor do they explain just how what we’re doing is helping our bodies.  We just assume if we eat more fiber and stay on the treadmill for 20 more minutes than it’ll hopefully translate into longevity. 

But at the root of all of these healthful practices and activities is the basic goal of keeping ourselves ticking -- keeping the heart pumping.  Doctor Lori Mosca of Columbia University, specializes in preventive cardiology, and has written a book “Heart to Heart:  A Personal Plan for Creating a Heart-Healthy Family – Your guide to the good life.”  It offers a holistic guide to living the type of life that does just that – keeps our hearts healthy and strong.  Today she is in studio to explain everything we need to know about heart disease and how to prevent it.    

Today's show originally broadcast on September 8, 2010.