My mother -- thin, fit, vibrant -- died at just 57, some 20 years ago, of heart disease that masqueraded as anything but. So when SheKnows hired me to write a series of articles in recognition of American Heart Month and of the Go Red campaign to raise awareness of women's heart disease, I was particularly interested. Had we known then how women's heart disease signs can differ from those of men, she might have seen me graduate college, met my husband and children, and grown old with my father.
Here are the articles. You no doubt know some of this stuff, but it all bears repeating. Often.- 7 Ways to cut your risk of heart disease Year after year, heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in the US, eclipsing other threats such as cancer. While you can't control some factors (like genetics), there's oh-so-much you can do.
- 8 Surprising heart disease facts This silent killer can be sneakier and swifter than you realize. Arm yourself with the heart disease facts.
- 10 heart-healthy habits for your family Kids these days: They're developing obesity and type 2 diabetes at an alarming rate. Take these steps to defend their little hearts against the negative aspects of childhood in the 2000s.
- Heart attack symptoms: Know the signs Imagine: You're puttering around the house, not doing anything particularly strenuous. Still, you feel a little winded. "I'm just tired," you think...
- Reduce your risk of heart disease with Dr. Ozner's 10-step prevention program With so much advice and information out there on heart health and heart disease, boiling it all down can be difficult. Renowned physician Dr. Michael Ozner offers some ways to reduce your risk.
- 7 Preventable risk factors for heart disease in women Here's a sobering statistic: Heart disease kills one of every four women. Learn how to control what you can.
- 12 Tips to eating out healthfully Eating healthfully doesn't mean you have to give up dining out.
