Turning Grief into Action: Our Collaboration with Stanton & Bowery Hospitality

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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...

What Cardiomyopathy Looks Like in Women: Signs, Delays, and Why It Matters

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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...

Mental Health, Stress, and the Heart: The Overlooked Connection

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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...

The Intersection of Age, Gender, and Chronic Conditions in Women’s Heart Health

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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...

Closing the Gender Gap in Heart Health: How Policy, Advocacy, and Provider Training Can Drive Change

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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...