Menopause is not often something that women talk about with each other or learn about in school. Only coming into effect last year, World Menopause Awareness Month (October) and World Menopause Day (October 18th) will help bring this period in many women’s lives into greater focus. Menopause Mandate, a collective of motivated women interested in… Continue reading Menopause Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know
A new study has found a strong association between prediabetes and an increased risk of heart attack in women. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, followed over 10,000 women for an average of 14 years. The findings, which were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association,… Continue reading The Link Between Prediabetes and Heart Attack Risk
A new study has found that women who had hypertension during pregnancy are more than twice as likely to develop new hypertension a decade later. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, followed nearly 1,500 women for 10 years. The study’s findings are concerning, as hypertension is a major… Continue reading HTN in Pregnancy More Than Doubles Risk of New HTN a Decade Later
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health, but did you know that it can also reduce your risk of heart disease? In fact, according to the American Heart Association, women who get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity on most days have a lower risk… Continue reading The Link Between Exercise and Women’s Heart Disease
It’s no secret that women often receive different medical treatment than men, but a new study has shed light on how this disparity manifests in emergency care for chest pain. The study was recently published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine; it found that young adults presenting to the emergency department with chest pain were… Continue reading Women Receive Different Emergency Department Care for Chest Pain
As more women participate in sports, it is important to understand how sex hormones may affect the structure and function of the female athlete’s heart. Studies have shown that female athletes have larger heart chambers and thicker heart walls compared to male athletes. Additionally, female athletes are more likely to experience electrical remodeling, which can… Continue reading Female Athlete’s Heart
For many women, menopause marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. But along with changes like hot flashes and mood swings, this transition can also come with an increased risk for heart disease. In fact, hormonal changes during menopause are directly related to decline in cardiovascular health. Here’s what you need to know.… Continue reading How Menopause Can Affect Your Heart Health
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) rose in 2020. The AHA’s “Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2021 Update” reveals that CVD death rates increased for both men and women. This is the first time death rates have risen for both sexes in four decades. The pandemic and cardiovascular… Continue reading How Much Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths Rose in 2020
According to a new study, more than 1 in 10 women develop new high blood pressure in the year after childbirth. The findings, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure during this postpartum time. What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,… Continue reading New High Blood Pressure Within a Year After Childbirth
