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

“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

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

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

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...
How Advocacy Shapes Heart Health: Ways to Make a Difference

How Advocacy Shapes Heart Health: Ways to Make a Difference

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Advocacy is the heartbeat of change in women’s health, especially when it comes to cardiovascular disease, which continues to be the leading cause of death for women. Given that February is both Heart Month and Black History Month, it’s even more important to...
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