Your Voice, Your Health: The Power of Patient Advocacy in Heart Disease

Advocacy in Action, Blog, Healthy Living

When it comes to heart disease, your voice can be a powerful tool to guide the care you receive. For women—especially women of color—speaking up and advocating for themselves in health care settings is not just empowering, it can be life-saving. At WomenHeart, we...

“Ms. Diagnosed”: Why Women’s Heart Disease Symptoms Are Often Overlooked

Blog, Healthy Living, Heart Stories, What's New

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet too many women experience delays in diagnosis due to symptoms being dismissed or misattributed to anxiety, stress, or other non-cardiac issues. Women of all ages and backgrounds have...

Is Water Good for Your Heart? Hydration & Heart Health Explained

Blog, Healthy Living

Have you ever wondered how something as simple as water could impact your heart? Most of us know that staying hydrated is good for our health—but what does it mean for your cardiovascular system? Can drinking water lower blood pressure? Could not drinking enough...

Fueling Your Heart: Nutrition Tips from Women Experts

Healthy Living, What's New

A heart-healthy diet is one of the most powerful tools in preventing and managing heart disease. Yet, many women are unsure about what foods truly benefit heart health and how to create sustainable habits. To celebrate National Nutrition Month, we’d like to share some...

Leading the Charge: Women Making a Difference in Heart Health

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For decades, women have been driving change in cardiovascular health, but their contributions have often gone unrecognized. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is time to spotlight the researchers, clinicians, advocates, and patients who have worked tirelessly...