Once thought to be a “man’s disease,” we now know that heart disease not only impacts women as well, but women are 50% more likely to die as a result of a heart attack than men, and twice as likely to have a subsequent heart attack – and the risks of heart disease increase with age, particularly after menopause. A full 25% of women over age 65 are diagnosed with some type of heart disease, and increasingly so when risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and diabetes come into

Affecting only about 2 per 100,000 people in the U.S., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is one of the lesser known and understood muscular diseases. Although it eventually significantly impacts the ability to perform tasks of daily living, such as walking, speaking, and writing, it does nothing to diminish cognitive abilities; and with some adaptations, life for those with ALS can still incorporate a high level of independence and dign