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Heart Disease and Women

Preventing Heart Disease in Women
Getting serious about heart health may seem like a huge project because it often means making changes in health habits. It's a major effort for many people, but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. Example: All women older than 20 should be screened for blood cholesterol levels. Here are more ways to prevent heart disease.
Heart Attacks and Women
For many women, a heart attack may feel like a strange discomfort in the back or some other easily ignored sign, instead of crushing chest pain.
Men's Hearts, Women's Hearts: How Are They Different?
The differences between the sexes have been a popular topic for centuries. And so has the idea that the heart is the home of the soul. Modern medicine has discovered some significant dissimilarities between the hearts of men and women. Coincidence? Probably. But the medical facts are interesting -- and important -- nonetheless. Join our panel of experts as they discuss how men's and women's hearts differ, and the medical implications of these findings.
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Reduce Your Risk

Women and Heart Disease: Tips for Making Small Changes
Making even one lifestyle change for your heart reduces your risk for heart disease. Change is hard for everyone, so take it one step at a time. Here are some tips to help you get started on making changes that are good for your heart.
How Can Cholesterol Management Help Prevent Heart Disease in Women?
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented. One way is to control cholesterol levels. Find out what levels are recommended for prevention.
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Symptoms to Watch For

Symptoms of Heart Disease in Women
A half-million women have heart attacks each year. A common symptom of coronary heart disease is chest pain or tightness, known as angina. It may be the earliest sign of heart disease and usually brings someone to a health care provider for the first time.
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