Steps women can take to limit the risk of heart problems

MILWAUKEE – According to the American Heart Association, cardiac events are on the rise among young women, with nearly 45% of women over the age of 20 living with some form of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in womenbut there are measures to limit the risk of heart problems.

Dr. Ben Weston, associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joined presenter Ryan Burk to talk about what women can do to avoid heart problems in their twenties.

Weston also discusses why women are especially vulnerable, how changes to diet and exercise routines can reduce heart attack risk, and heart disease risk factors in men.

You can watch the full interview with Ryan and Dr. Weston above.