Heart Disease in Women

Heart disease is the number one killer of women over 40. In fact one woman in every four dies of heart disease. Therefore it behooves all women to learn about the signs of heart disease and not to ignore symptoms if they should occur. There are also things that you can do to prevent heart disease. Take steps today to lower your risk. more »

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Statistics for women show that, if you add up all of the deaths resulting from the next top eight causes of death in women (including breast cancer), the number would be lower than the number of women's lives lost to heart attacks each year. Most women do not appreciate the gravity and risk... more »

High cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Maintaining the following ranges, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can help to ensure you remain heart healthy. more »

Menopause occurs when a woman ages and her body decreases the amount of female hormones that it produces. By replacing these hormones with synthetic ones, the woman is able to avoid many of the uncomfortable and irritating experiences of menopause. Although there are some health risks associated with it, hormone replacement therapy... more »

Interest in diet and nutrition has risen along with the dramatic increase in rates of obesity and heart disease. According to the American Obesity Association, nearly 65 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Low-fat diets are a very popular way to lose weight and improve health, but do they really work?... more »