February is Heart Month! The nation is coming together to raise awareness about…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability among women. Every 100 seconds, a woman in the U.S. has a heart attack. Women can have unique health factors that may increase their risk for heart disease, including a history of preeclampsia or diabetes while pregnant, some mental health conditions and a history of smoking.

Heart disease and its impacts are often preventable. Awareness of risk factors, knowing heart health numbers, and making healthy lifestyle choices can reduce a woman’s risk for heart disease and other diseases like diabetes and cancer.