Cardiovascular diseases encompasses conditions of the heart and blood vessels. The term includes heart disease, the number one cause of death in women. READ MORE
Search powered by AI
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis occurs when your arteries narrow and become less flexible, which happens when plaque collects on the inner walls. READ MORE
Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is a major women's health issue. One in three Americans has high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. READ MORE
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood exerts against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure is elevated over time. Left untreated, it can damage your small blood vessels and organs and lead to heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and circulatory problems. READ MORE
Social Prescribing May Help Your Heart
Could your healthcare provider prescribe a walk in the park or an art class?
Prescripciones sociales podrían ser beneficiosas para tu corazón
¿Podría tu proveedor de atención médica prescribir caminatas en el parque o una clase de arte?
After a Major Heart Attack at 43, I Work to Raise Awareness Among My Native Community
Living on a reservation means limited access to nutrition and medical care. Self-empowerment and education are crucial
What Women Need to Know About Cholesterol
Understanding your cholesterol levels can help you manage your heart health. Learn where your numbers should be, what high cholesterol means and how it can increase your risk for heart disease.
Lo que las mujeres deben saber sobre el colesterol
Comprender tus niveles de colesterol podría ser útil para controlar tu salud cardiaca. Entérate de cuáles deberían ser tus niveles, lo que significa tener un colesterol alto y cómo eso puede incrementar tu riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.
After a Stroke, 5 Implantable Defibrillators and a Heart Transplant, I’m Stronger than Ever
I’ve dedicated my life to raising awareness about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — a life-threatening heart condition that runs in my family
6 Numbers Every Woman Needs to Know to Understand Their Heart Health
Getting a clear picture of your cardiovascular risk can help you take action
Las 6 cifras que toda mujer debe conocer para comprender su salud cardiaca
Entender claramente tu riesgo cardiovascular puede ser útil para que tomes medidas preventivas
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Related Articles
Women’s Heart Health Has Been Overlooked for Decades. Tech Is Finally Catching Up.
New heart-health tools are redesigning how risk is assessed, conditions are detected and care is delivered for women
10 Feb 2026
TechTalk
Atherosclerosis and Heart Disease
Learn how hardened arteries may affect your body
17 Nov 2025
Conditions & Treatments
La aterosclerosis y las enfermedades cardiacas
Entérate de cómo arterias endurecidas podrían afectar tu cuerpo
17 Nov 2025
Conditions & Treatments