A crowning achievement: From Kids Heart Challenge to the Miss America competition
Oct 21, 2025
After a family friend’s death, Miss South Carolina Sarah Kay Wrenn “felt called” to work for the American Heart Association.
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A stroke at 31 compromised his painting hand. It may have made him a better artist.
Oct 17, 2025
Jared Hankins knew something was wrong when he kept dropping his spoon or holding onto his keys. He was right: A stroke left his right hand nearly useless. He fought hard to recover. Now he’s painting again – with deeper, more detailed work.
El miedo después de un ataque cardíaco es real. Así podemos hacerle frente.
Oct 13, 2025
Un ataque cardíaco no solo afecta al cuerpo. Un nuevo informe de la American Heart Association explora la angustia psicológica que el mismo puede causar y las pasos hacia la recuperación para los sobrevivientes.
Fear after a heart attack is real. Here's how to cope.
Oct 13, 2025
A heart attack doesn’t just affect the body. A new report from the American Heart Association explores the psychological distress it can cause and the paths to recovery for survivors.
Her stroke revealed a heart defect weeks before her semester in London. Could she still go?
Oct 9, 2025
At 20, Liv Pines had a stroke no one saw coming – or recognized for days. Now she wants everyone, especially young women, to know they may have the same risk factors she had.
Qué deben saber las personas con afecciones cardíacas o derrame cerebral antes de ir al dentista
Oct 7, 2025
La salud bucal importa, pero los pacientes con afecciones cardíacas o antecedentes de derrame cerebral deben hablar primero de ciertos temas con sus dentistas, dice un experto en salud dental.
What heart and stroke patients should know before visiting the dentist
Oct 7, 2025
Oral health matters – but heart and stroke patients should have these key conversations with their dentist first, says a dental expert.
Su ataque cardíaco inspiró su compromiso por educar a las comunidades hispanas sobre la salud
Oct 2, 2025
A los 47 años, Patricia Bracknell de Norfolk, Virginia, sobrevivió un ataque cardíaco que le cambió la vida. Ahora, lidera iniciativas para mejorar el acceso a la atención médica en las comunidades hispanas.
After a heart attack at 47, she found purpose in helping Hispanic communities stay healthy
Oct 2, 2025
At 47, Patricia Bracknell of Norfolk, Virginia, survived a heart attack that changed her life. Now, she’s leading efforts to improve health care access and education in Hispanic communities.
Is your leg pain actually PAD? Watch for these warning signs
Sep 30, 2025
Peripheral artery disease is often missed or misunderstood. Here’s what it feels like – and what you can do about it.
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