February is national Heart Month.
Men are more likely to think they are having a heart attack than women.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one disease of men, but women actually suffer half of the deaths from this. A crushing pain in the chest might mean a heart attack for men, but the symptoms are not always the same for women. Many times, women might feel nausea, light headed, have a sharp pain between their shoulder blades, or feel a sharp pain radiating up into their jaw. Men may suffer a heart attack after physical exertion, while women are more likely to have one after extreme emotional distress. Prevention is your best bet against a heart attack.