I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Jeffrey Brown as he spoke to the Remarkable Women's Ministry at New Psalmist Baptist Church about the healthy heart.

In my profession, I have witnessed lots of doctors communicating with their patients, and I know how important it is to have a physician take time to clearly explain medical issues to their patients. In turn, patients should walk away with a clear understanding what's going on with their health. Many times this just does not happen.

Dr. Brown teaches his listeners how important it is to take charge of one's health. He explained in detail how destructive habits affect heart health and how healthy habits can improve health in terms that everyone could understand.

At the end of the session, every woman who sat in the room told me they learned some things and were now well-informed about maintaining a healthy heart. Dr. Brown told us taking charge is to be informed about health. Being informed helps us to make the right decisions for what is best for our bodies.

I believe Dr. Brown's talk is a must hear for any person who has a heart. That means everyone!