Ensuring Our “Superwomen” are in the Pink of Health

It is often viewed that women are generally good at multitasking, managing various responsibilities including family, motherhood and career.

Very often, they get tired from juggling so many things that they are left with little energy to pay attention to their own health. This can be detrimental to their physical and mental health in the long run.

It is important that these “superwomen” realise that they should be in tip top condition before they attend to the multiple priorities in their lives.

At the Singapore Heart Foundation, we have been working hard to educate women that heart disease does not only afflict males. In fact, the disease is the #1 killer in the world, with 1 in 3 Singaporean women dying from heart disease and stroke yearly.

The tricky bit is that when a heart attack strikes, women – more often than men – may have subtler, less recognisable symptoms. They include upper abdominal discomfort, lightheadedness, nausea and unusual fatigue. Women can improve their chances of recovery if they recognise these symptoms and get medical attention in a timely manner.

Join us to Go Red for Women as we empower women with the right knowledge and tools to take better care of their hearts and their families.