Most women fear breast cancer, yet heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
More than one of every three women over age 60 dies of heart disease, more than all cancers combined. The good news is that women reverse heart disease more easily than men, whether it's through diet or cholesterol-lowering drugs. The first step toward doing this is creating greater awareness of heart health. Many women are not well informed about heart disease. Until recently, repeated studies have shown that women receive less aggressive treatment for heart conditions.