Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet too often, women's symptoms are overlooked, their stories underrepresented, and their care delayed. At WomenHeart, we know the path to lasting change begins in communities, with women who raise their voices to...
When it comes to eating for heart health, the advice can feel overwhelming: Cut the salt. Add fiber. Eat more fish. Avoid red meat. Oh, and make it organic. For women, especially those juggling work, caregiving, and household responsibilities, nutrition has to be...
Equity is one of the most meaningful yet misunderstood goals in health care. When we talk about heart health equity, especially during February’s overlap of American Heart Month and Black History Month, we are pointing to something deeper than awareness: we are...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, and yet many heart conditions, like cardiomyopathy, fly under the radar, especially in women. Cardiomyopathy is not a single disease but a group of conditions that affect the heart muscle, making it harder...
A new year often inspires us to make resolutions to exercise more, to eat better, to spend more time with loved ones, but have you ever paused to ask a fundamental question: What am I doing for my heart? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet many...
Understanding your family’s health history could be the most important step you take toward protecting your heart. The story below, shared by a woman with deep ties to heart disease in her family, shows how powerful that knowledge can be. November was Family Health...
As November ushers in cooler weather, holiday plans, and family gatherings, many women quietly take up one of the most demanding roles in today’s society: caregiver. Whether it’s looking after children, aging parents, a spouse, or a friend living with a chronic...
When November rolls around and we see ribbons, awareness posts, and campaigns dedicated to different health issues, it can be easy to scroll past them, assuming they don’t directly affect you. However, if you’re a woman living in the U.S., World Diabetes Day or the...
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a time to raise awareness about the critical role cholesterol plays in heart health—especially for women. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and cholesterol is one of the...
Vaccines are widely recognized for preventing infectious diseases, but did you know they also offer critical protection for your heart? This August, during National Immunization Month, WomenHeart explores how timely vaccination can help manage cardiovascular risk,...
For many new mothers, breastfeeding is celebrated for its benefits to newborns, but research also suggests it may offer long-term support for a woman’s heart health. A growing body of evidence shows associations between breastfeeding and lower risk of cardiovascular...
For many women, getting the right diagnosis and treatment for heart disease means pushing past both systemic healthcare barriers and the societal conditioning that tells them to stay quiet or question their own symptoms. Studies have shown that women’s heart concerns...
