Heart health at any age – 40, 50, 60 and beyond
Jul 18, 2018
Making healthy choices during any decade of your life increases your chances of staying healthy as you age.
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Vaping leads to blood clots in mice
Jul 18, 2018
A new study in mice raises another concern about the danger of e-cigarettes in humans after experiments showed that short-term exposure to the device’s vapors appeared to increase the risk of clot formation.
Protect your heart and health during the 'dog days' of summer
Jul 17, 2018
The sweltering heat that has gripped much of the country this month can have dangerous consequences. Learn how to protect your heart health.
Virtual counseling helps lower blood pressure
Jul 16, 2018
People with high blood pressure who get on the information highway can avoid roadblocks in their cardiovascular health, according to new research.
AHA Physician of the Year passionate about bystander CPR
Jul 16, 2018
Losing his grandfather to cardiac arrest led Dr. Robert Sanchez to a career in medicine. His volunteer leadership earned him the American Heart Association's Physician of the Year award.
Soccer is called the beautiful game, but injuries also can make it a dangerous one
Jul 13, 2018
With the World Cup final this Sunday, it's a good bet fans will see some dramatic crashes and falls. From elite players to kids, soccer has come under scrutiny for concussion management.
Losing son inspires AHA volunteer to keep his legacy alive
Jul 13, 2018
When her son Kyle lost his battle against heart disease, Shelly Church vowed to keep his legacy alive. Last month, she was honored for her volunteer efforts with the American Heart Association.
Southern diet could be deadly for people with heart disease
Jul 12, 2018
People with a history of heart disease who eat a traditional Southern diet are more likely to die than those who follow a Mediterranean dietary pattern, according to new research.
Drowning can be fast and silent, but it can be prevented, too
Jul 12, 2018
Drowning doesn’t always look like it does on TV. A few simple, intentional steps can significantly lower the risk.
Study: 3 in 4 black adults have high blood pressure by their mid-50s
Jul 11, 2018
Black adults are substantially more likely than white adults to develop high blood pressure by age 55, found a study that followed nearly 4,000 people for 30 years.
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