While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow. Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood ...

Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025 Publish Date January 28, 2025 Many of the risk factors for heart disease continue to increase.

Heart disease and cancer are, respectively, the first- and second-leading causes of death in the U.S., but alcohol can ...

And if you already have heart disease, it can worsen your condition. "For women who smoke, the risk of developing heart disease is 25 percent higher compared to men who smoke," Dr. Jean says.

Cardiovascular disease in women | Facts, signs, symptoms & how to improve. WESH 2's Meredith McDonough discusses the focus on women's heart health with Health First Cardiologist, Dr. Kevin Campbell ...

9 Heart Disease Facts Every Woman Needs To Know. Even if you don't have symptoms, you could be at risk. by Krissy Brady Updated: Jun 07, 2018 6:25 PM EDT. Save Article. Getty Images.

A healthy heart drums up a steady rhythm. It beats around 60-100 times per minute when you're resting. If you have atrial fibrillation, though, your heart can beat out of rhythm, too fast, or too ...

According to the Association's 2025 statistics update: Nearly 47% of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. More than 72% of U.S. adults have unhealthy weight (currently defined as body mass index ...

It's National Wear Red Day, raising awareness for heart disease 01:50. February marks American Heart Month. It is when everyone, but especially women, are encouraged to focus on cardiovascular health.

Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025 Publish Date January 28, 2025 Report finds that many of the risk factors for heart disease are continuing to increase over the last decade.