Heart Health Month Quiz

In a month dedicated to showing our love, it’s also important to care for ourselves too. Despite increased awareness around heart disease, research shows only half of women recognize heart disease as the number one killer of women. Fortunately, it’s also preventable.

Take the following quiz to see if you can decode myths vs. facts and arm yourself with important information to protect your heart health.

Myth vs Fact:
Heart disease is a man's disease

This is a myth! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. It's crucial for women to be aware of the risks and get regular check-ups.

Myth vs Fact:
Symptoms of heart disease are obvious.

This is a myth! Heart disease is often considered a "silent killer" in women as the symptoms may be overlooked. Regular monitoring and taking proactive steps to support your heart through diet & exercise is critical.

Myth vs Fact:
Heart disease can impact anyone, even if you are “fit and healthy.”

This is a fact! It’s possible to have high cholesterol even if you are a healthy weight. Blood pressure and cholesterol should be checked starting at age 20, if not earlier for those that have a family history of certain heart disease.

Myth vs Fact:
If you don't have a family history of heart disease, you don't have to worry about it.

This is a myth! Many women who develop heart disease do not have a family history.

Myth vs Fact:
You can take actions to reduce your heart disease risk.

This is a fact! Lifestyle factors like quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, finding ways to be more active and fit and eating more fruit, leafy greens, vegetables and fish can help reduce your risk.