Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women? This February, keep this and other matters of the heart close to mind with help from Today’s Charlotte Woman.

Profiles include:

• Dr. Cheryl Russo, of Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, an adult-care female cardiologist in Charlotte

• Lisa McKenzie, executive director of Levine Cardiac Kids, a group that offers emotional support to families of children who are diagnosed with congenital heart defects
  

Don’t miss the beautiful seaside photos of Dr. Caudrean Avery’s wedding to Derek Benjamin on the coast of Maryland. Check out wedding trends for 2010. Consider our exposé on emerging consumer trends in the bedding industry. Lastly, add into your diet the crimson-colored, heart-healthy foods that are so good for you.

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