StrongHER Hearts: Screenings & Conversations That Empower Women

03/06/2026

This research sheds light on the critical need to address women's heart health globally. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women, ye...

02/27/2026

I recently heard a great clip from The Mel Robbins Podcast featuring Dr. Stacy Sims, where she shared fascinating insights on how women tolerate sauna heat b...

02/23/2026

A high Lp(a) result can feel scary — but you still have control ❤️‍🩹 Here are 3 steps I’d take immediately to lower risk and protect my heart. Book a free d...

02/16/2026

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02/15/2026

Heart attacks in women don’t always look like chest pain. Sometimes, it’s as subtle as heartburn. Research shows women are more likely to experience jaw, bac...

02/08/2026

Most women think if their cholesterol looks “normal,” their heart is safe. But here’s the truth: half of women who have a heart attack had cholesterol tests ...

02/04/2026

REPORT JUST DROPPED
​February is Heart Month, and Heart & Stroke has just released their latest findings, here's what you need to know:
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THE GOOD NEWS:
​We are living longer! The death rate from heart disease and stroke has plummeted by more than 80% over the last seven decades.
​Prevention is powerful. Almost 80% of premature heart disease and stroke cases are preventable through lifestyle changes and early management of risks like blood pressure and cholesterol.
​Better Tools. We have more data and better medications than ever before to manage conditions once they are diagnosed.

​THE BAD NEWS:
​The numbers are rising. Over 6 million people in Canada are now living with heart disease or stroke—a number higher than previously estimated.
​Chronic risks are surging. Since 2000, high blood pressure diagnoses have climbed every year (now affecting 8.2 million adults), and diabetes cases have tripled.
​Youth at risk. Only 2 in 10 youth meet daily physical activity goals, and fruit/vegetable consumption continues to drop across all ages.

​WHY THIS MATTERS FOR WOMEN:
This 2026 report reinforces a critical truth: heart health is not "one size fits all." For Women in Reproductive Years: We need to stop thinking of heart disease as an "older person’s" issue. Risks like high blood pressure or gestational diabetes during pregnancy are early warning signs that require lifelong follow-up. This report emphasizes that the reproductive years are a critical window for intervention to prevent trouble later in life.
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Knowledge is power, but support is essential. Let’s look out for one another and demand the attention these specific communities deserve.

By the numbers: The state of risk factors for heart disease and stroke in Canada 2026 spotlight on cardiovascular risk factors

02/01/2026

Simple, actionable tips for your heart health at every stage of life. From forming healthy habits early on to staying healthy through life’s changes, learn h...

01/25/2026

🚨Important repost: Think you are too young for heart disease? Think again. One in three women will die from heart disease – and many will never see it comin...

01/21/2026

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01/18/2026

This video could save your life.On the latest episode of unPAUSED, Elizabeth Comen, MD and I talk about how heart attacks often present differently in women ...