Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet many women don’t recognize their risk until they are already facing a diagnosis. During Women’s Health Awareness Month, there is an opportunity to shift that narrative from reaction...
There’s an important conversation happening in the world of heart health, one that directly impacts women. For too long, women have been underdiagnosed, underrepresented, and underserved in cardiovascular research, but that is beginning to change. A new clinical...
Pregnancy is often seen as a temporary chapter in a woman’s health journey, but its impact can last a lifetime. For many women, complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes, are more than short-term concerns. They...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, but not all women experience that risk equally. For decades, research, care delivery, and public awareness have overlooked the unique experiences of women, particularly women of color. The...
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...
