When it comes to heart health, many women in Ireland are unknowingly putting themselves at risk.

New research from the Irish Heart Foundation reveals that stress, lack of motivation, and the rising cost of living are major barriers preventing women from taking care of their hearts.

Despite heart disease and stroke killing six times more women than breast cancer, awareness remains low—and many still see it as a “male disease.”

To help us unpack these findings and talk about what women can do to protect their heart health, Sally-Ann Barrett was joined by Dr. Máire Finn, GP at Ennis Medical.