Day: September 29, 2026

World Heart Day; doctors say women should take heart disease symptoms seriously

September 29 is World Heart Day, observed every year to raise awareness about heart disease and the importance of prevention and timely diagnosis. Doctors say women are also exposed to various risk factors for heart disease. Factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, genetic factors and some hormonal changes can increase the risk of heart disease.