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...

Know the Signs, Get the Right Care: How Women Can Advocate for Their Heart Health

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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...

Prioritizing Heart Health Through Self-Care: What Women Need to Know

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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...