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Breast health, healthy aging, Heart disease, Menopause, Menopause matters, mental health, Perimenopause
How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Menopause
Read More: How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About MenopauseDesign by Sarah Hoctor Medically reviewed by Dr. JoAnn V. Pinkerton
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Coronavirus, COVID-19, Diabetes, Health disparities, Heart disease, Obesity, Prevention, Preventive health, Racial disparities
How the Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on People of Color Underlines US Health Inequities – and Why Solving Them Is so Critical
Read More: How the Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on People of Color Underlines US Health Inequities – and Why Solving Them Is so CriticalBy Abubakarr Jalloh, Hollins University From the earliest days of the pandemic, COVID-19 has wrought a far higher toll in communities of color than in the general population – thrusting the long-standing issue of health disparities in the U.S. into the attention of public health officials and the general public. Even though non-Hispanic white people…
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Preterm Delivery Puts Moms at Risk, Too
Read More: Preterm Delivery Puts Moms at Risk, TooDebora Grandison was 26 weeks pregnant with her second child and enjoying lunch with coworkers on a typical workday. “Suddenly, I felt the baby drop,” she said. Since her first child had been born two months early, Grandison knew she had to reach the hospital. There, doctors told her she was in active labor and…
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Sugar High
Read More: Sugar HighA couple months ago, Neely Stasik was walking down the street in Chicago when she ran into a few friends she hadn’t seen in years. They were dying to know: Did she still consume crazy amounts of sugar like she did in college? “In my 20s and into my 30s I was eating candy all…
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cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Heart disease, Heart health, Obesity, sleep, Weight management
Obesity and Other Health Conditions
Read More: Obesity and Other Health ConditionsDesign: Megan Schofield Medically reviewed by Dr. Alexandra Sowa
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Obesity Is a Disease That Can Be Managed in Many Ways
Read More: Obesity Is a Disease That Can Be Managed in Many WaysDesign: Megan Schofield Medically reviewed by Dr. Alexandra Sowa
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Depression, healthy aging, Heart disease, Menopause, mental health, Osteoporosis, Perimenopause, Relationships, Sex, Sex & relationships
10 Things the Men in Your Life Need to Know About Menopause
Read More: 10 Things the Men in Your Life Need to Know About MenopauseThere’s a reason they call it “the big change.” Menopause is a big deal in a woman’s life, and it comes with physical and emotional changes that can affect not just her, but those who love her. But it’s something people don’t talk about much — so not only do women often not understand what…
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My Wife Has Severe Heart Disease
Read More: My Wife Has Severe Heart DiseaseEspañol As told to Kimberly Rex As a paramedic during my twenties and thirties, I dealt with endless medical emergencies. I placed paddles on patients’ chests, shocking their hearts back to beating, and performed CPR on countless heart attack victims. Since 2008, as a cardiology physician assistant (PA), I’ve spent my days examining heart failure…
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Cardio workouts, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Heart disease, Heart health, Heart healthy recipes, Medical tests, Nutrition, Obesity, Prevention, Preventive health
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Cardiovascular Disease
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Cardiovascular DiseaseMedically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, accounting for 1 in 3 deaths. Yet, less than half of women recognize that heart disease is their number one killer. Heart disease — including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (also known as heart attack)…
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My Cardiovascular Disease Taught Me How to Live
Read More: My Cardiovascular Disease Taught Me How to LiveAs told to Kimberly Rex On a bright and early January morning 10 years ago, I sat in my living room while my one-year-old son Carter entertained himself in his playpen. My son has special needs. He was born at 23 weeks and spent more than six months in the neonatal intensive care unit. I’d…
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What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
Read More: What You Need to Know About CholesterolMedically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg Resources: American Heart Association
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Cardiovascular disease, Heart disease, Heart healthy recipes, Nutrition, Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight management
Heart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for Women
Read More: Heart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for WomenKim Lewis couldn’t shake a persistent cough. She’d been having trouble sleeping and had no energy. After six months, Lewis’ primary care provider (PCP) sent her to a lung specialist. Within minutes, the specialist sent Lewis to the hospital; he noticed that her lips were turning blue. Lewis insisted on driving herself and was lucky…
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Too Much Sitting Is Bad For You — But Some Types Are Better Than Others
Read More: Too Much Sitting Is Bad For You — But Some Types Are Better Than OthersBy Wuyou Sui, University of Victoria and Harry Prapavessis, Western University The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a number of new behaviours into daily routines, like physical distancing, mask-wearing and hand sanitizing. Meanwhile, many old behaviours such as attending events, eating out and seeing friends have been put on hold. However, one old behaviour that has…
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Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Healthy Eating, Heart disease, Heart health, Lung health, Nutrition, Obesity, Prevention, Preventive health, smoking
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Diabetes and Cardiovascular DiseaseReviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg About one in nine women in the United States have diabetes, a disease that occurs when blood sugar levels can’t be properly controlled and get too high. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which includes heart…
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Brain health, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Heart disease, Medical tests, Prevention, Preventive health, smoking, Stroke
Is Smelling Burnt Toast a Sign That You’re Having a Stroke?
Read More: Is Smelling Burnt Toast a Sign That You’re Having a Stroke?If you’re smelling burnt toast, the first thing you should probably do is check your toaster. Although lots of people think smelling something burning is a sign of a stroke, there’s no solid evidence this is true. The idea of smelling phantom burning toast may be kind of amusing — but strokes are serious. They…
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Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Health disparities, Healthy Eating, Healthy living, Heart disease, Heart health
The Connection Between Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Women’s Health
Read More: The Connection Between Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Women’s HealthReviewed by Nieca Goldberg, M.D. In 1994, iconic singer Patti LaBelle lived every performer’s worst nightmare — she collapsed on stage in front of thousands of fans. LaBelle attributed her fall to exhaustion until she learned she had Type 2 diabetes. In spite of watching close family members struggle with the disease — her mother…
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My Heart Attack at 43 Was Terrifying. Then It Changed My Life for the Better.
Read More: My Heart Attack at 43 Was Terrifying. Then It Changed My Life for the Better.As told to Kimberly Rex In October 2015, I had a busy life with a demanding career as a deputy head teacher at a high school in England and two daughters, ages 6 and 10. At 43, I was an active swimmer and tried to eat well and stay fit. One Sunday, after a frazzled…
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Access, Arthritis, Bone joint health, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Health disparities, Heart disease, Heart health, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Policy, Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes
Read More: Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis OutcomesAs the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects more than 32 million adults. The disease is characterized by a gradual breakdown of the cushions between bones, which can lead to joint pain and stiffness in the hands, knees, hips, lower back and neck. Some osteoarthritis improves with physical therapy, but if it doesn’t, the…
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Do You Need to See a Cardio-Oncologist?
Read More: Do You Need to See a Cardio-Oncologist?Decades of research and improved treatment — along with increased awareness of the importance of early detection — have made it possible for the majority of those diagnosed with cancer to live longer and fuller lives. According to the most recent American Cancer Society statistics, the five-year survival rate for all cancers has risen to…
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Cardiovascular disease, Heart disease, Heart health, Orgasms, Relationships, Sex, Sex & relationships, Sexual health
Sexual Health and Your Heart
Read More: Sexual Health and Your HeartOne of the most difficult things for female patients to discuss with their cardiologist is their sexual health. It is one of the most commonly missed topics at a cardiology visit, but it is a concern for women living with heart disease and for their partners. Besides general embarrassment, generational values may get in the…
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Not Skipping a Beat
Read More: Not Skipping a BeatIn December 2019, Amy Grant accompanied her husband, country music star Vince Gill, to a follow-up appointment with his cardiologist, Dr. John Bright Cage. Because Gill’s father had passed away from a heart attack at age 65, both Gill and Grant wanted to make sure that Gill’s heart was in good shape, as he was…
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Cardiovascular disease, Cholesterol, Hdl, Heart disease, Heart health, High cholesterol, Ldl, Research
What Are Women’s Views About High Blood Cholesterol?
Read More: What Are Women’s Views About High Blood Cholesterol?Healthy Women recently ran a survey of over 1,100 respondents, in partnership with Esperion, to better understand women’s views on high blood cholesterol — causes of high cholesterol, medications used to manage it, and knowledge of risks associated with it. Here’s what we learned.
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Birth control, Cardiovascular disease, Ceo blog, Cholesterol, Contraception, Diabetes, Estrogen, Hdl, Heart disease, Heart health, High cholesterol, Ldl, Pregnancy
Heart Health During Pregnancy and Beyond
Read More: Heart Health During Pregnancy and BeyondMedically Reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg If you’re looking to become pregnant or are already expecting, you’ve likely started thinking about creating the optimal conditions for a healthy pregnancy and birth. As you talk to your doctor about your reproductive health and other factors we typically associate with pregnancy, you should also pay close attention…
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Can’t Sleep Due to COVID-19 Stress?
Read More: Can’t Sleep Due to COVID-19 Stress?Layoffs. Working from home. Homeschooling children. Lack of physical contact with friends and family members. These are all issues the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to our lives — not to mention worries over our health and that of our loved ones. These concerns can lead to an increase in anxiety, depression and stress, some of…
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Cardiovascular disease, Cholesterol, Estrogen, Hdl, Heart disease, Heart health, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Ldl, Menopause
Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause
Read More: Improve Your Heart Health After MenopauseDr. Goldberg’s responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. With all of the attention on COVID-19 these days, it’s easy to forget that there are other health issues putting women at risk. In particular, heart disease poses a formidable threat to women, especially after menopause. In fact, heart disease is still the leading…
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Cardiovascular disease, Cholesterol, Hdl, Health care professionals, Heart disease, Heart health, High cholesterol, Ldl
Important Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional About High Cholesterol
Read More: Important Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional About High CholesterolMedically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg, MD Scheduling an appointment with your health care provider is important, but are you making the most of your time and making sure you learn more about your heart health? If you don’t know your total cholesterol or LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) numbers, you’re not alone. But it’s important…
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Statins Worked for My Parents, but They Didn’t Work for Me
Read More: Statins Worked for My Parents, but They Didn’t Work for MeBoth my parents had high cholesterol, so I always had that on my radar of “things to look out for.” Despite my family health history, my cholesterol readings came back in a normal range for me. That is, until I turned 40 years old and my annual blood work showed I now had high blood…
