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Is the widowmaker still a thing?

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but one form of heart attack — formerly known by the antiquated term “widowmaker” — can be more serious than others.

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Heart disease is the leading threat to women’s health: Here’s what you can do
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Does intermittent fasting work?
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The sleep-heart connection: How poor sleep raises heart attack risk by 50%
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Heart scans uncover problems early and save lives
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Heart disease is the leading threat to women’s health: Here’s what you can do

Women are great at juggling it all, including family, work, pets, parents and everyone else’s needs. This often puts heart health last on the list. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women and men, which means it deserves your attention now, not later.

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