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Is ‘Cozy Cardio’ the Right Workout for You?
By combining the benefits of physical activity with a comforting experience, exercise becomes a more enjoyable, sustainable activity.
Menopause and Heart Health: Should You Be on a Statin?
When estrogen levels drop, total cholesterol levels rise, increasing the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.
The Link Between Heart Health and Good Sleep
Sleep and heart health are closely related. Those who do not get sufficient sleep or do not get quality sleep are more likely to have cardiovascular problems.
FMD: A Hidden Blood Vessel Disease That Strikes Middle-Aged Women
A disease of the blood vessels that most often affects middle-aged women can increase risk of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure. But until recently, the disease was not well-known – even among physicians.
How Early Menopause is Linked to a Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Menopause is the start of a new chapter. One aspect that many women may not realize is that they now are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
How Your OB-GYN Can Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, more than all cancers combined. Your OB-GYN can play a key role in helping detect heart disease early on. Learn more.
Heart Attacks Becoming More Common in Younger Women
Many young women spend more time worrying about cancer than their heart health, but young women have to understand that heart disease knows no age requirement.
Why Women Are at Greater Risk Than Men for Heart Disease
More women die from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined, including breast cancer. Learn more about the leading health risk for women.