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...
Hepatitis C is a liver infection, but its impact doesn’t stop there. New research has shown a strong link between hepatitis C and heart disease, making it vital for women, especially those already at risk for cardiovascular issues, to understand the connection. What...
Self-care is more than a buzzword. For women living with or at risk for heart disease, it is a powerful and proactive form of health care that includes physical habits, emotional practices, and the power of community support. Why Self-Care Matters for the Heart Heart...
How Giving Blood Supports Cardiovascular Wellness, Especially for Women When most people think about blood donation, they imagine helping trauma victims, surgical patients, or those with chronic illnesses. What many may not realize is that donating blood may also have...
When women think about heart disease, they may picture clogged arteries, high blood pressure, or heart attacks. However, there is another condition that often flies under the radar, even among medical professionals, that disproportionately affects older adults and is...
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...
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...
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...
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 raise...
The WomenHeart Forum is more than just an event—it is a celebration of the power of advocacy, leadership, and collaboration in the fight for women’s heart health. Last week, we had the honor of witnessing some of the most inspiring moments in the world of...
