Why women need a heart to heart about their health

Mums spend so much time looking out for children and partners that their own health often comes last as Jolanta Brzozwska discovered when she had a heart attack, writes Arlene Harris

Jolanta Brzozwska is 38-years-old. Originally from Poland she lives in Dublin and works as a quality inspector for a large corporation. With two daughters at college, her life is busy, but she always felt healthy and in control of her life – she was far too young to have any health concerns.

But in 2013, she suffered from a near fatal heart attack, despite having little or no warning that her life was in danger.