WomenHeart Champions are the backbone of the movement for equitable women’s heart health. Their influence extends far beyond personal stories; they serve as educators, policy advocates, community mobilizers, and leaders who shape not only the narrative but the actual...
This February, during American Heart Month, we are honored to share a collaboration born from both loss and love. WomenHeart has joined forces with Stanton & Bowery Hospitality, a national restaurant and entertainment group, to raise awareness for women's heart...
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...
When you donate to WomenHeart, you might think your impact is modest, but what if that gift triggered a series of ripples, reaching thousands of women, influencing clinicians, and changing systems? That’s what your support does. Real impact: the numbers behind the...
When you hear the words "heart disease," you might not picture a woman like Susan, who is intuitive, driven, and vigilant. Or Jacqueline, who is compassionate and brave, her own diagnosis hidden for decades. Or Denise, who is persistent, trusting her instincts when no...
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...
Health literacy plays a crucial role in every woman's ability to make informed decisions about her heart health. In simple terms, health literacy means understanding health information and knowing how to use it to improve your well-being. Yet nearly 9 out of 10 adults...
When we talk about heart health, we often focus on diet, exercise, and cholesterol—but what about mental health? Chronic stress, depression, and anxiety are not just emotional issues. They can also increase your risk for heart disease, especially for women. How Stress...
Women are not a monolith when it comes to heart disease. Age, gender, and a wide array of chronic conditions intersect to shape each woman’s risk, symptoms, and access to care. This Healthy Aging Month and in the lead-up to World Heart Day (September 29), we’re...
Despite advances in cardiovascular medicine, women continue to face stark disparities in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of heart disease. Research shows that women experiencing heart attack symptoms are more likely than men to be misdiagnosed or sent home...
