How Vaccines Protect Your Heart

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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,...

Why Blood Donation Matters for Heart Health

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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...

Is Water Good for Your Heart? Hydration & Heart Health Explained

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Have you ever wondered how something as simple as water could impact your heart? Most of us know that staying hydrated is good for our health—but what does it mean for your cardiovascular system? Can drinking water lower blood pressure? Could not drinking enough...

Leading the Charge: Women Making a Difference in Heart Health

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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...

Understanding Heart Disease Risks Across Ethnicities

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Heart disease doesn’t affect all women the same way. Research shows that women from different ethnic backgrounds may experience varying risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes. By understanding how heart disease manifests differently in diverse communities, we can better...