A New Understanding of Heart Disease in Women

It is the new theme of the times that women today are as prone to heart disease as men. This is a far cry from the mainstream belief a couple of decades ago when only men were susceptible to heart diseases. Furthermore, such belief emphasized that as long as women keep themselves fit, they are likely to avoid heart disease. This belief is very much true because a major reason for the susceptibility of women today is due to changes in lifestyle and diet.Why Women are Susceptible to Heart DiseasesTo help women understand why they may suddenly find themselves at risk of heart diseases, it is important to consider the following factors that can contribute to one’s susceptibility.1) Heredity. If there is a family history of stroke

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