As a woman, you have unique health needs and experiences that can differ from those of men. If women are underrepresented in research studies, the results may not accurately reflect their health outcomes or address their health concerns. This could lead to inaccurate diagnoses, ineffective treatments, and missed opportunities for preventative care. We need equity and fairness in research funding. Research is critical for advancing our understanding of diseases, treatments, and health outcomes.

After menopause women's heart disease risk increases. Yet, only 56 percent of women identify it as the greatest health problem facing them today. Learn key ways to take care of your heart after 50 from preventive cardiologist, Courtney Jordan Baechler.

Once women reach menopause their risk for cardiovascular disease is equal to the risk for men. Women need to take action now to care for their hearts as they age to feel their best and reduce risk.

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in women. We don't talk as much as we should about how women's heart health research is 35 years behind that of men. Or, how our symptoms are often not taken seriously. We want to help change the narrative around women and heart disease. It all starts here with a conversation with Courtney Jordan Baechler MD, MS.