Thinking About the Health of Our Hearts

The very sad news about mega-blogger Marc Orchant has got me thinking about heart health. We are all vulnerable to heart disease, but there are things that we can all do to reduce our risk.

So many of us in the geek community in particular do not get enough exercise. We sit in front of our computers logging 80 hour weeks. We smoke, and we don’t pay attention to what we eat. Marc’s death is certainly a tragedy, but it should serve as a reminder to all of us that we are made of flesh. Our bodies need care and exercise.

As we circle the wagons and take care of one another during this time of grief, let’s also take care of one another by giving support. To quit smoking. To eat healthier at our geeky gatherings. To get some exercise, even in the middle of an exhausting business trip.

It could save a friend’s life.