5 Ways Women Cut Heart Attack Risk

Heart disease is the leading killer of American women

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Follow Us         Featured 5 Ways Women Can Cut Their Heart Attack Risk Heart disease is the leading killer of American women, but lifestyle changes can reduce the risk, a heart expert says. An estimated 43 million women in the United States have heart... Read more ...  News Marriage: A Way to Divorce Yourself From Stress? A new study finds that married people have less of a stress hormone called cortisol, which may explain why they tend to be healthier than people without partners. Researchers at... Read more ... Health Tip: Maintain Posture for Step Training Step training is a great way to burn fat and build muscle, but it's important to use the right technique. The American Council on Exercise suggests... Read more ... Heart Disease Affects Far More Than the Heart Heart disease affects more than just the heart. It also can take a toll on the legs, feet, kidneys and even the brain, according to vascular surgery experts. Heart disease is a general term... Read more ... FDA Issues Warning About Balloon Obesity Treatments Fluid-filled balloons placed in the stomach to treat obesity have been linked to serious complications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports. The balloons treat obesity... Read more ... FROM OUR WEBMD SPONSORS     Knee Pain? Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT