Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.Heart disease affects countless women across the globe and is often misunderstood and under-recognized. In honor of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, which is later this week, I am so excited to bring to you this interview  Dr. Odayme Quesada. As the director of the Women's Heart Center at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, she is a preeminent authority in the field of cardiovascular disease in women and the recipient of a million-dollar grant specifically to address women's heart disease and prevention. Tune in to this episode for valuable insight and knowledge about women's heart health and to learn more about the vital work being done to reduce the impact of heart disease in women.What you will learn from this episode:Identifying and understanding the various risk factors for women's heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pre-eclampsia, sedentary lifestyle, and hormonal changesKnowing the early warning signs of heart disease, in women; andUnderstanding the impact of stress and the importance of stress management for heart healthRock Your Red!Join us on National Wear Red Day (Friday, February 3rd) and raise awareness for heart disease and stroke.: https://www.goredforwomen.org/“Unfortunately, even in 2023, people still think the heart disease is a man's problem and don't really realize that it's also a women's problem; and that women have actually worse outcomes.” – Dr. Odayme Quesada Today’s Health Bite: 80% of heart disease is preventable. 80%. It should actually be more about “What can we do so that we can beat this so that we don't have to worry about heart disease and men or women because it really is the number one killer for both?”Resources Mentioned:Cedars Sinai The Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center at the Smidt Heart Institute: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/clinical/womens-heart.htmlDr. Bairey Merz: https://www.cedars-How We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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