Heart Disease Kills More Women Than Breast Cancer – What Every Woman Over 40 Must Know

In this important episode of Hack My Age, the host discusses why heart disease (particularly atherosclerosis) is the number one killer of women, surpassing breast cancer and other diseases.

The video explains how plaque silently builds up in arteries over decades — often starting in a woman’s 20s or 30s — with few or no symptoms until a major event occurs.

Key Topics Covered: Why heart disease risk dramatically increases during perimenopause and menopause due to the loss of protective estrogen.
How women’s heart attack symptoms often differ from men’s (frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety, indigestion, or fatigue).

The critical role of hormones in cardiovascular health and how declining hormones accelerate arterial damage.
Practical emergency advice: what to do immediately if you suspect a heart attack (including taking aspirin, breathing techniques, and positioning).
Prevention strategies focused on midlife women, including lifestyle, awareness of silent progression, and the importance of early monitoring.

The tone is urgent yet empowering, aimed at educating women over 40 about a largely preventable but under-recognised threat. It combines science, statistics, and actionable steps to help viewers protect their heart health during and after menopause.

Trained in conventional cardiology, Dr. Husain recognized early the limits of reactive medicine. That insight led him to pursue advanced training in preventive, functional, hormonal, and cellular-based therapies, integrating these disciplines into a deeply individualized approach to cardiovascular care. Beyond the clinic, he serves as an educator and scientific advisor, helping clinicians and organizations rethink how we assess cardiovascular risk, resilience, and overall long-term health. He is also a multi-sport athlete, artist, and lifelong learner, because he believes true health is not just measured in years lived, but in vitality, creativity, and meaning.

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