Stress

Menopause can be a stressful time. Regular exercise and relaxation activities such as yoga and meditation are good strategies for managing stress and maintaining cardiovascular health. Ask your health-care provider for information about community health resources. Learn more about risk factors for heart disease.

Resources on mental health can be found in the Resources section of this web site.

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SOGC

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among Canadian women. Half of all postmenopausal women develop coronary artery disease (CAD) and one-third of them will die from it. More than three-quarters of Canadian women have at least one risk factor for CAD.