Ask anyone what the primary symptom of a heart attack is, and he or she is likely to say “chest pain.” While this can be true, it’s not the only symptom, especially for women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, but many women don’t recognize when a heart attack is happening because their symptoms can differ widely from men’s. People often make the mistake of ignoring symptoms. Women especially need to be more aware of the symptoms of a heart attack. … [Read more...] about Three Facts Every Woman Should Know About Heart Attack
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Women Pilots Take to the Air
“One of the biggest thrills of my life – being able to hold the American flag to start this 40th annual Air Race Classic for women.” The sun was bright and warm in the early morning sky. So was Penny Carruthers’s smile as she waved the Stars and Stripes and the first plane roared down the runway. The petite 94-year-old waved that same flag for 53 more women pilot teams. They had arrived in Prescott on June 17, for the nation’s premier transcontinental speed competition for women pilots. … [Read more...] about Women Pilots Take to the Air