{"id":24175,"date":"2025-05-12T17:13:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=24175"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:13:52","slug":"essential-health-tips-for-women-heart-kidney-and-metabolic-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/essential-health-tips-for-women-heart-kidney-and-metabolic-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Health Tips for Women: Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death among women, understanding the interplay of heart, kidney and metabolic health is crucial. The American Heart Association&#8217;s new initiative aims to raise awareness and improve treatment outcomes.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millions of women may be unknowingly living with risk factors that link heart, kidney and metabolic health \u2014 conditions that collectively elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. The American Heart Association is shedding light on this critical issue through its new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/professional\/cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CKM &#8212; cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic &#8212; health initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDespite heart disease being the leading cause of death for women, most are not aware of their risk of heart disease,\u201d Sadiya S. Khan, an American Heart Association volunteer and Magerstadt professor of cardiovascular epidemiology, and an associate professor of cardiology and preventive medicine at Northwestern School of Medicine in Chicago, said in a news release, underscoring the urgent need for awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khan emphasized that explicit understanding and management of blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, blood glucose and kidney function are vital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statistics are alarming; nearly 45% of women over 20 live with some form of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Often, women present different symptoms than men and may be more susceptible to blockages in smaller blood vessels. Addressing these differences is crucial for timely and accurate diagnoses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, women with Type 2 diabetes or chronic kidney disease have an even higher risk, potentially reaching elevated cardiovascular disease risk levels 8-9 years earlier than those without these conditions. This makes early action and routine monitoring indispensable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Regular Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many linked conditions like high blood pressure and early-stage kidney disease often go unnoticed due to a lack of symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular screening for blood pressure, cholesterol and kidney function is essential. Khan stresses the importance of knowing one\u2019s health numbers to optimize CKM health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact of Life Stages on CKM Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pregnancy and menopause significantly impact CKM health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, are predictors of future chronic health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEach pregnancy is a window into later heart, kidney and metabolic health,\u201d added Janani Rangaswami, a professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Menopause also brings changes that can increase the risk for CKM syndrome, emphasizing the need for vigilant health management during these life stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Determinants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social factors uniquely affect women, influencing their health outcomes. Issues like marital status, financial dimensions and access to care can have noticeable impacts on women&#8217;s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khan highlights that women are often underrepresented in clinical trials and may not receive the same level of care as men, making self-advocacy and thorough health discussions with professionals critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWomen are historically underrepresented in clinical trials, may have lower access to health care, less likely to receive evidence-based medication, and their health concerns may often be overlooked or dismissed,\u201d Khan added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She emphasizes the need for women to proactively manage their health through detailed health forms and regular screenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Women to Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Heart Association&#8217;s initiative aims to empower women with the knowledge and tools to manage their CKM health effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSometimes being your best advocate is your best bet. We want to encourage every woman to feel empowered to advocate for themselves and their health,\u201d added Khan. \u201cThis should include requesting thorough screenings at health care visits and talking to a health care professional about your heart, kidney and metabolic health factors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/news\/must-know-facts-for-women-about-heart-kidney-and-metabolic-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">American Heart Association<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of women may be unknowingly living with risk factors that link heart, kidney and metabolic health \u2014 conditions that collectively elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women. 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