Heart disease is still one of the biggest health threats to women and Black women carry a heavier burden due to higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress, and gaps in access to quality care. The problem isn’t just risk factors. It’s also misinformation. When myths guide our choices, we can miss early warning signs, delay care, or assume “it won’t happen to me.” Let’s clear that up with some facts you can use and self-advocacy steps you can take right away. This po