About Women's Health: Guard Your Heart

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Did you know that heart disease kills twice as many women every year than cancer? And though you may think of heart disease as a male problem, heart disease is also a serious health risk for women. Know the Symptoms -- And Don't Minimize Them! Symptoms of a heart attack don't always present in women the same way they do in men, making it more difficult to spot, even by your doctor. Also, women are more likely to downplay their symptoms, which means they may miss out on lifesaving treatment. Don't ignore your symptoms! Heart Disease Symptoms in Women Women Minimize Symptoms of Heart Disease Chest Pain with Normal Coronary Arteries See More About:  women and heart disease  chest pain  Know Your Risk for Heart Disease If you know you're at risk for heart disease, you can take steps to get the care you need before a heart attack strikes. Some risks are controllable (like obesity), others are not (like hereditary). Risk Factor Quiz Controllable and Non-Controllable Risks for Women Metabolic Syndrome See More About:  women and heart disease  cardiac risk factors  Make Changes to Lower Your Risk! If your risk is high, please don't ignore it! Be sure to discuss with your doctor your plans, including intentions to start a new workout routine. What to Do If Your Risk Is High What Is a Heart Healthy Diet? How Much Exercise Do You Really Need? What You Need to Know About Cholesterol You've probably heard a lot about controlling your cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Turns out cholesterol and triglycerides aren't all bad; we actually need them to survive. However, high levels can spell trouble. All About Cholesterol and Triglycerides What Is High Cholesterol? Diet and Meal Plans for Lowering Cholesterol See More About:  cholesterol and triglycerides  treating cholesterol  treating trigycerides Women's Health Ads Womens Health Clinic Womans Health Clinic Health Care Clinics Health Clinics Health Clinic Featured Articles Video: Acupuncture for Infertility Video: How a Cholesterol Test Works Breastfeeding after Breast Surgery Breastfeeding Affirmations for Twins Causes of Stillbirth How to Have a Baby   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement