Nurturing Wellness: The Path to Postmenopausal Heart Disease Awareness

<p>The biggest achievement of last century is greater longevity that has resulted in an increasing aged population worldwid.</p><p><i><b>The advantage of increased longevity is only when it is translated into healthy aging.</b></i></p><p>As women transition through menopause the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly increase &ndash; yet many remain unaware of the connection between menopause and heart health. This book delves into this often-overlooked aspect of women&rsquo;s health providing readers with the knowledge to safeguard their well-being.</p><p><b>Key points:&nbsp;</b></p><p>&nbsp;Menopause is a universal and natural event in women&rsquo;s life.</p><p>&nbsp;Menopause is inevitable but we can make it easy and equally beautiful by understanding it.&nbsp;</p><p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is number one killer in women especially after menopause cancer being second.</p><p>Women can develop heart disease at any age but the risk increases after menopause usually after 55 years of age.</p><p>While average age for heart attack is 64.5 years for men and 70.3 years for women nearly 20% of those who die of heart disease are under the age of 65 years.</p><p>Studies have shown that estrogen deficiency in menopause is an added risk factor to cardiovascular disease other than the risk factors common to both genders.</p><p>&nbsp;Additionally there are some nontraditional women-specific risk factors for CVD such as pregnancy complications polycystic ovarian disease autoimmune diseases and age at menarche.&nbsp;</p><p><i><b>Take charge of your heart health today.</b></i></p><p></p>