HEALTH
Heart Disease in WomenWanda Tswago, a trained medical technologist, is a 44-year-old proud mother of two. And a heart attack survivor. Even though her sister had her first heart attack at age 40, another at 42 and a fatal one at age 45, Tswago still didn't see it coming. More » |
Lifestyle changes can reduce risksLike many women, Mildred Rodriguez, 65, did not recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Nor did she know she was at risk. She did not know that her mother's heart attack at the age of 62 or her fluctuating blood pressure put her directly in the line of fire. More » |
Signs and SymptomsSome symptoms of a heart attack are shared by both men and women, such as pain in the chest radiating to the arm. Some women, however, might experience less classical symptoms More » |
Risk FactorsSome risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such as age, race and family history. However, the risk factors listed below can be avoided or modified by lifestyle changes and adherence to medication advice. More » |
How do you measure up?Determine your body mass index More » |
