It's the last week of February, and you didn't think I forgot about women's heart health, did you?  February, of course, is not only the month of love and the heart, but also the women's heart and heart health.  Perhaps you didn't know that the number one cause of death in women in the U.S. is heart disease. It's true, not breast cancer, but cardiovascular disease.  But as always, there is good news here because heart disease in women is very preventable, or at least the risk factors can be managed and mitigated by the way we live our lives. In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim delves into the importance of women's heart health, shedding light on the unique risk factors and symptoms that women may experience.  From discussing the differences in heart disease presentation to providing practical tips for prevention, this episode empowers listeners to prioritize their heart health.  Join us as we explore the intersection of physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the context of women's heart disease prevention. What You’ll Learn From This Episode Understanding the unique symptoms of heart disease in womenIdentify and manage the risk factors for women to significantly reduce their chances of developing heart diseaseExplore the various risk factors for heart disease in women, including common factors like high cholesterol and diabetes, as well as female-specific factors like early menopause and certain pregnancy conditions. Gain physicians practical tips to safeguard women's heart health "Managing stress is an important way to help prevent heart disease." - Adrianne Youdim Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim Website: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Email: [email protected]