Not all factors that influence heart health are outside of your control. In fact, there are many ways to support heart health through things like managing blood pressure, staying active, reducing stress, and working with your healthcare team. Understanding these...
Hot weather can put extra strain on your heart, but with the right habits, you can stay active and healthy all summer long. From staying hydrated to adjusting your routine, small changes can make a big difference in protecting your heart. Why Summer Heat...
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...
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...
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...
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...
