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Heart works
As a woman, your heart goes out to everyone you care about. But how much care do you give your heart? Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Take a moment for yourself and use this interactive tool to find out if you are at risk for a heart attack. Click here.
The cancer that kills more women
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. And it's not just among women who smoke. Nonsmokers are at risk too. Learn what else—in addition to tobacco—causes lung cancer. Click here.
The odds of a stroke
The older a woman gets, the higher the risk. Stroke also kills twice as many women as breast cancer. Take charge of your health by learning what puts you at risk and what you can do to prevent a stroke. Click here.
Women and Alzheimer's disease
Helping a woman with Alzheimer's disease to stay active and involved as long as possible can ease her fears and depression. Here are four ideas that can help the woman you love live better with Alzheimer's by making the most of what she can do, not what she can't. Click here.
Exercise for better breathing
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is another leading health issue for women. If you have COPD, then you know how it can make it difficult to breathe. So how could aerobic exercise help? Find out here, and then check with your doctor. Click here.
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