Almost all of us have read something on the internet or heard something from a friend that turned out to be untrue, especially when it comes to our health. There are plenty of common women’s health myths floating around, and figuring out which ones are true and which are just hearsay can get confusing, especially if you don’t have a doctor by your side helping you navigate through the facts.
Myth # 3: Breast Cancer is the Number One Killer of Women
There’s so much talk about breast cancer, that many women neglect protecting themselves against the actual number one killer: heart disease. “Some 43 million women are living with cardiovascular disease and might not even be aware,” says Dr. Ryan Neinstein over email. “Woman need to see their primary care physicians for screening tests and live a healthy balanced lifestyle even when they have no symptoms and have no family history of heart disease”
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