How to make your arteries younger
It’s the second-biggest killer behind dementia, but many Australian women aren’t aware of the risk of cardiovascular disease – which includes heart disease and stroke.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, each day, around 20 women die from heart disease – caused when fatty deposits or plaques build up in the arteries that supply blood to organs such as the heart, kidneys and brain. This affects blood flow, so organs don’t get the oxygen and nutrition they need, increasing the risk of heart attack, kidney disease or dementia.
“Women shouldn’t consider themselves immune from heart disease
