Eating Chili Peppers Slashes Heart Attack Death Risk

Good News Notes: “Your heart is one of the most vital organs in your body, but keeping this muscle healthy isn’t always easy. Due to risk factors like high blood pressure, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use, someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Day of kindness planned in honor of father-to-be

 Good News Notes: “A West Michigan family is calling on others to perform random acts of kindness Feb. 6 to honor the anniversary of a loved one’s death.   Jake Engel died of unexpected heart complications Feb. 6, 2018.   Engel described her younger brother as a man who loved life.” View the whole story here: https://www.woodtv.com/news/ottawa-county/day-of-kindness-planned-in-honor-of-father-to-be/

Baby born with half a heart receives life-saving Christmas organ donation

Good News Notes: “This Christmas Day, like many parents, Anouska and Chris Wardale will help their two-year-old son Reggie unwrap his presents.  But this year, the Wardales will have more reason than most to celebrate.” “Last month Reggie, who was born with half a heart, was only hours from death when the family heard a…

7Everyday Hero: Cancer survivor gives hearts of hope to those still in the fight

Good News Notes: “Willard needed her pillow in 2015 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following her double mastectomy, nurse navigator Ellen Buchannan gave her the pillow gift.” “It’s why she started JWill Pink Village. To date, the nonprofit has sent 2,500 pillows to people battling breast cancer across the country.” “How it works,…