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Heartfelt Hurdles: The Cardiovascular Disease Patient Experience
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A Cardiologist Explains: Understanding Your Heart Health Metrics
Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the essential numbers and lifestyle choices that impact heart health. She highlights key risk factors read more about A Cardiologist Explains: Understanding Your Heart Health Metrics
How Heart Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women
Heart disease and breast cancer are two of the most significant health threats facing women today. For Black women, these read more about How Heart Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women
Is It Heartburn or a Heart Problem? An Expert Explains
You've indulged in treats at a family gathering when suddenly, chest pain strikes. Is it just heartburn—or something more serious, read more about Is It Heartburn or a Heart Problem? An Expert Explains
10 Foods that Prevent Clogged Arteries
Atherosclerosis, an inflammatory condition where plaques (fatty deposits composed of cholesterol and other substances) build up inside arteries, is something read more about 10 Foods that Prevent Clogged Arteries
My Story: “I Had A Heart Attack. This Is What I Learned”
I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this description is so incredibly visceral that I feel like read more about My Story: “I Had A Heart Attack. This Is What I Learned”
Heart Attack Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore
As women, particularly women of color, knowing the symptoms of a heart attack is imperative for our health and livelihood. read more about Heart Attack Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore