While men are twice as likely to have a heart attack, heart disease is still the leading cause of death among women. Women are also more likely to experience the subtler symptoms — the ones that don't look like a heart attack until it's too late to act quickly.

One in five women will have a stroke in her lifetime. Women are also more likely to experience the less obvious symptoms — the ones that don't show up on the FAST checklist — which means strokes go unrecognized and untreated more often than they should.

Menopause, breast health, sexual health, bone health, cardiovascular risk — five topics every woman approaching midlife should be discussing with her doctor. We know starting the conversation isn't always easy. Here's what to say.

One in four women in the U.S. will die from heart disease. For years it was considered a man's issue — women didn't need to worry. We now know that's wrong, and the steps women can take to understand and manage their risk are practical, evidence-based, and worth knowing.

Knowing CPR is one of the most practical things you can do for the people around you. It takes a few hours to learn, and it can make the difference between life and death in the minutes before emergency services arrive. Here's why getting certified is worth it.