Cardiovascular Disease

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A woman monitors her blood pressure at home, highlighting the connection between menopause and cardiovascular health risks.
Healthy Living

Menopause blood pressure changes raise heart risks for women

In 2013, cardiovascular disease claimed 398,086 American women's lives.

Chloe Bennett·August 22, 2026
Diverse group of people enjoying outdoor activities and healthy food, symbolizing a vibrant and heart-healthy lifestyle.
Healthy Living

Heart-healthy habits prevent the leading cause of death

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, yet most deaths are preventable through lifestyle changes.

Chloe Bennett·August 19, 2026
Diverse group of healthy, smiling postmenopausal women enjoying a vibrant, plant-forward meal in a sunlit kitchen, symbolizing improved heart health and well-being.
Nutrition

Plant-forward diet boosts women's heart health through menopause

A 20-year study of 66,892 postmenopausal women found that those who most closely followed a plant-forward diet slashed their cardiovascular disease risk by approximately 28%, reports FemTech World .

Ryan Patel·July 31, 2026
A visual metaphor showing processed food ingredients swirling ominously within a blood pressure cuff, symbolizing the link between preservatives and hypertension.
Nutrition

New Study Links Food Preservatives to High Blood Pressure

A recent study involving 112,395 people revealed that eight common food preservatives, including potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium nitrite (E250), are linked to a significantly higher risk of high b

Chloe Bennett·June 20, 2026
People of diverse ages and backgrounds enjoying a peaceful evening walk in a park, highlighting the benefits of nightly steps for heart health.
Trends

New Study Shows Nightly Steps Significantly Boost Heart Health

A groundbreaking study of 78,000 participants found that taking just 2,500 steps after dinner can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by 15%, according to research highlighted by Health .

Ryan Patel·June 6, 2026
Diverse group of healthy and happy women over 40 enjoying a meal rich in fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 sources.
Food

Women Over 40 See Omega-3 Benefits, New Research Confirms

A recent meta-analysis of 50 studies revealed a crucial insight for women over 40: higher omega-3 intake reduced cardiovascular disease risk by 15%, according to the Journal of Women's Health .

Isabella Cortez·May 21, 2026
A grocery cart filled with ultra-processed foods, symbolizing the dominant dietary intake in the United States according to recent CDC findings.
Nutrition

Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of U.S. diets

More than half of all calories consumed by Americans aged one and older now come from ultra-processed foods, a dietary shift observed between August 2021 and August 2023, according to the CDC .

Ryan Patel·April 16, 2026