Go Red for Women® Menopause and Heart Health
Going through menopause marks a point in midlife when a woman’s cardiovascular risk factors can accelerate. Focusing on overall health is crucial.
Women motivate each other. Educate each other. Support each other. Inspire each other. Let’s Go Red together to be seen, to be counted, to be heard, to make an impact.
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women
Since 2004, the American Heart Association’s signature women's initiative, Go Red for Women, has addressed the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease (CVD). We are prepared to meet the evolving needs of women now, and at every age, every stage and every season of their lives as their trusted, relevant source for credible, equitable health solutions.
Nearly 45% of women ages 20+ are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
Less than half of women entering pregnancy in the U.S. have optimal cardiovascular health.
Women experience unique life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause, that can put them at an increased risk for CVD.
What’s Happening Now
College athlete is thriving after stroke
Kylie Lough was a thriving competitive rower ready to start college when she had a stroke at 18. Today, she’s inspiring other young survivors to never give up on their dreams.
Anxiety – what women need to know
Women are more than twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety disorders, which can negatively impact heart health.
Give your water a boost. Make it agua fresca!
Bored with regular water? Try making agua fresca. This Latin American drink blends fruit pulp with water and can be customized to your taste.
The state of US women’s heart health
Closing the cardiovascular-disease gap between men and women could help women regain 1.6 million years of life lost because of poor health and early death and boost the US economy by $28 billion annually by 2040 according to a new report by the American Heart Association and McKinsey Health Institute.
Go Red Together
Find ways to get connected to and support other women.
Connect to a Healthier You
Learn more about risks, prevention, healthy lifestyle, risk reduction and more.
Connect with Your Community
Volunteer, attend an event, join a philanthropic group, or connect on social media.
Connect to Support
Living with cardiovascular disease or caring for someone who does? Find support.
Connect with Research
Participate in research and inspire the next generation of women leaders in STEM careers.
Connect to Make an Impact
Help advance our mission and advocate for policies that support all women’s health and well-being.
Supporting Women at Every Age and Stage of Life
Pregnancy and Maternal Health
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. It can pose a threat to women’s heart health during pregnancy and later in life.
Mom Life
Moms, grandmothers, aunts and other maternal figures do so much for their families. But this can mean taking care of their health sometimes comes last.
Menopause
Prioritizing your health is important before and after menopause. Learn about menopause, its symptoms and impact on your health.
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News affecting women's health
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