Life's Essential 8™ for Women

Better health at every age, stage and season of life.
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We all want to live our healthiest, happiest lives. Yet, different life stages like pregnancy, motherhood and menopause can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in women. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Supporting good heart and brain health at any age helps lower the risk for cardiovascular diseases and other major health problems later in life.

Life’s Essential 8 comprises two major areas: Health Behaviors and Health Factors

Learn more on how all 8 can create healthy habits for you.