You know the scene. Unable to breathe, a man, usually middle-aged, clutches his chest and keels over. Often referred to as the “hollywood heart attack”–most people recognize crushing pain or pressure in the chest as a sign of a heart attack. But for women, heart attack symptoms can be far less dramatic than those depicted in the movies.

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Think you live in a heart healthy city? The results of a recent study may surprise you. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, in association with Sperlings BestPlaces, ranked the best and worst heart health cities for women. Read the full story

Short on time? Check out our list of Heart Health Quick Tips. Help build the Heart Health Quick Tips list by adding your tips to the list.  Leave your tip in the comment section below and we’ll consider adding it. Read the full story

by Judy Lubin, MPH
Medical review: Sharonne Hayes, M.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Women’s Heart Clinic

A diagnosis of heart failure can trigger a flood of emotions including fear, anxiety and confusion. Fortunately, heart failure does not mean that the heart has stopped working. It does mean that the heart has been weakened and has to work harder. Read the full story

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet many women remain unaware of thier risk. Every year nearly 500,000 women die from heart disease. I have made it my personal mission to help change this statistic. I hope you will join me in this effort by first pledging to take better care of your heart. Read the full story

ChickSpeak.com: With the hurried pace of the holiday season, the quest for balance and health can be an exercise in of itself, in frustration that is. At a time when we probably need a helping hand and motivator the most, award winning women’s health expert, Judy Lubin, comes to the rescue. Judy delivers powerful tools and tips for creating a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. No crazy diets or fad trends, just smart information found in her latest book, The Heart of Living Well.

Packed with expert advice and personal stories from other women, The Heart of Living Well might just be our favorite stocking stuffer this season. Read more at ChickSpeak.com