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  • Heart Disease Can Be Trickier in Women

    Heart Disease Can Be Trickier in Women

    Heart disease trumps all other diseases, including cancer, as the number one cause of death for American women. That's partly because women may suffer from less recognizable heart attack symptoms. The condition may also affect a woman’s body differently, making it harder to recognize.

  • Getting the Most from Your Blood Pressure Medicine

    Getting the Most from Your Blood Pressure Medicine

    Learning you have high blood pressure can come as a surprise. After all, the condition usually has no symptoms. But once you’ve been diagnosed, taking steps to control it can protect your heart—and your health.

  • Manage Stress to Lower Your Stroke Risk

    Manage Stress to Lower Your Stroke Risk

    Under pressure? You’re not alone—one in four Americans say they’re so stressed they can barely function.

Wellness Center

Heart Attacks and Women

Heart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. Yet for many women, the warning signs of a heart attack are very subtle and easy to ignore. Read on to learn about the signs you need to pay attention to.

Quizzes

Colorectal Cancer: Test Your Knowledge

True or false: Colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Multimedia

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves, resulting in back and leg pain. Spinal stenosis often occurs in older adults, although younger people who are born with a small spinal canal may also develop symptoms. This video explains the condition and what treatments are recommended.

Symptom Checker