169. Naming the Silent Killer: Women's Heart Disease Physician’s Prevention Guide

26/02/2024 20 min
169. Naming the Silent Killer: Women's Heart Disease Physician’s Prevention Guide

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Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.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 EpisodeUnderstanding 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 YoudimConnect with Dr. Adrienne YoudimWebsite: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Email: [email protected] 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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