Cardio-Vascular

Understand heart and circulatory health for women, including prevention and managing cardiovascular conditions. Discover how to protect your heart.

All About Varicose Veins

Varicose veins happen when vein valves weaken, causing bulging purple or blue veins that can ache or throb, often linked to genetics, weight, or pregnancy.

Blood Pressure and Health Problems in Women

High blood pressure in women often has no symptoms but can cause heart failure, kidney problems, and heart attacks if left unchecked.

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

Blood clots in leg veins can be serious, but simple steps like compression stockings and moving around during flights can help prevent them.

Why Women are at Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Women face higher DVT risk during pregnancy and while taking hormonal contraceptives, which can cause dangerous blood clots in the legs.

Why Women are at Risk of Having a Stroke

Women face higher stroke risk due to high blood pressure, pregnancy complications, and contraceptive use.

Women & Heart Disease -The Risks

Heart disease affects women as much as men, but often goes undiagnosed due to smoking, obesity, stress and poor lifestyle choices.

Women's Heart Attacks May Feel Different

Women may experience different heart attack symptoms than men, including back pain, shortness of breath, and nausea that doctors sometimes miss.