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Stroke can lead to death or long-term disability, and women are at higher risk of developing a stroke over a lifetime. Have you ever wondered why? In this article, we’ll look at why women have a higher likelihood of developing a stroke relative to a man.
Cardiovascular disease strikes women too! In fact, it’s still the leading cause of death among older women. Yet, many women aren’t aware that they’re at higher risk of developing heart disease than breast cancer. Here are six other facts you might not know about women and heart disease.
No one likes to see an expanding waistline, but after menopause, many women begin to store more fat around their waist and belly. Why does this change take place and is there anything you can do to reign in an expanding waistline due to menopause?
Many women mistakenly assume their risk for breast cancer is higher than the risk of heart disease and that heart disease is more of a “man’s disease.” Heart disease is still the number one killer of women, although it sometimes presents differently in women. Here’s what you should know.
When is the last time you checked your blood pressure? High blood pressure is a threat for both men and women but there are a number of myths about hypertension in women you should know about to keep your own heart and blood vessels healthy. Here are five of them.
Many women experience weight gain after menopause and that weight comes in the form of body fat, not muscle. Is weight gain after menopause inevitable? Find out why it’s harder to control your weight once estrogen levels drop and what you can do to avoid putting on weight.
