“I realized how heart disease in women is misunderstood and undertreated and that the lack of female cardiologists has compounded the problem. That was my inspiration to go into cardiology, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!” For this week’s Women’s Health Wednesday, we are excited to introduce today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Rachana Kulkarni. A cardiologist with a passion for empowering women and chldren, Rachana is the President of American Heart Association - New Jersey, and a proud board member of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, helping the organization in its mission to provide meals to millions of school children across India. Rachana shares the lifestyle tips that every woman must follow for a healthy heart!
Read MoreIn the spirit of the launch of The Shoe Project, today’s Women’s Health Wednesday will be our first Foot Health article, in our mission to educate communities on proper foot health and protection. We are excited to kick off with Dr. Saylee Tulpule, a D.C based podiatrist who has passionately educated the community on important foot related topics through television appearances, guest lectures, and more. She shares her expertise on The Diabetic Foot (Diabetic Mellitus), one of the world’s most common diseases, affecting over 422 million people. Dr. Tulpule provides essential information on symptoms, treatments, testing, and answers the common questions.
Read More“Digital eyestrain is prevalent in 60% of adults and has become a real issue in children and adolescents.” With full access to online streaming and virtual work and school, today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Bharti Gangwani, a pediatric ophthalmologist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares her top tips to protecting your and your children’s eyes. Inspired by the art of surgery at a young age, Dr. Gangwani shares how she found her passion for the field of ophthalmology. Enjoy her story below!
Read More“Most people in this country suffer from gastrointestinal issues; I want to help them overcome these problems- whether it's via diet, procedures, medication, or mindfulness. It's an exciting time to be in this field.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Supriya Rao, a Boston-based Gastroenterologist, shares what every woman must know about gut health, from colonoscopy and heartburn to red flags to watch out for. Also known as “Gutsy Girl MD’ on Instagram/Twitter, Dr. Rao shares her passion for medical field, and her exciting dream of building an online platform to educate patients on this crucial issues. Join us for another educational Women’s Health Wednesday!
Read More“The good news is that up to 80% of heart disease is preventable!” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Nicole Harkin, is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, and a fellow at the American College of Cardiology. For Women’s Health Wednesday, she shares her actionable tips and expertise on all things heart health: Top 3 Super Foods, Impacts of Menopause, Exercise & Strength Training, the risk factors and symptoms to look out for, and the right questions to ask your doctor. A Hearty Guide to a Healthy Heart!
Read More“My professional and personal worlds collided when my one-year-old daughter had a severe allergic reaction to peanut butter. I experienced firsthand what the families of my allergy patients were feeling.” Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and the Founding Director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR), is world-renowned for her groundbreaking research in the areas of food allergy and asthma epidemiology. For Women’s Health Wednesday, she shares her expertise on all things allergies, and her strong passion for the field.
Read MoreLet’s talk All Things Allergies. Today’s woman dreamer, Dr. Aleena Banerji is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Clinical Director, Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Director of the Drug Allergy Program. She shares her personal story and why she chose to pursue allergy medicine, as well as her expertise and perspective on the most common allergy questions, including desensitization, the exponential rise in food and nut allergies, allergy testing, and common symptoms and conditions to look out for. Thank you Dr. Banerji for this valuable insight!
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