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  • Results 81 - 90 of about 128

  • 81. Jim Zanos Read how Jim is managing his cholesterol.
  • 82. 5 Goals to Healthy Eating The American Heart Association recommends adding these five simple healthy eating habits to your daily life over the next couple of weeks.
  • 83. Meet Mon
  • 84. Vitamin Supplements: Healthy or Hoax? Can vitamin supplements really make you healthier? Some can be beneficial, but the key to vitamin and mineral success is eating a balanced diet. The American Heart Association recommends, before taking vitamin and mineral supplements, talk to your physician about your personal dietary plan. Learn why in this My Heart and Stroke News article.
  • 85. Meet the Fats American Heart Association introduces Meet the Fats program
  • 86. Bad Fats Brothers' Menu
  • 87. Meet Sat
  • 88. Making Heart Health a Habit The key to preventing cardiovascular disease or heart disease is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing your risk factors. The American Heart Association explains how to make new healthy habits and change old unhealthy habits and how to stick with the healthy changes. Learn these changes from the Hip Hop Doc.
  • 89. Protein and Heart Health Think every meal should include protein? Actually, most of us are getting far more protein than we actually need. The American Heart Association explains that meat is high in saturated fat and can raise blood cholesterol levels. Learn to find a balance with fruits, vegetables and protein.
  • 90. Heart-Health: Out With the Pyramid, In With the Plate The key to preventing cardiovascular disease or heart disease is managing your risk factors. the American Heart Association explains that invovles eating a balanced diet. MyPlate has replaced the Food Guide Pyramid with a new shape and updated recommendations to help consumers follow the federal government?s 2010 Dietary Guidelines. Read how it might affect those with heart disease.


Our Mission

We’re making your community healthier by advocating for key issues such as:

  • Smoke-free public places
  • More walkable and bikable streets, roads and parks
  • Better nutrition and high-quality physical education in our schools
  • Adequate, affordable and available health care for all

American Heart Association
2011-2012 Expenditures

  • Research: 20.8%
  • Public Health Education: 39.1%
  • Professional Education & Training: 14.0%
  • Community Services: 5.1%
  • Management & General: 7.9%
  • Fundraising: 13.1%
American Heart Association Diversity Report

Attached is a copy of the American Heart Association’s 2009-2010 Annual Diversity Report. This report highlights our organization’s successes in the area of diversity with emphasis on cultural competence. The report focuses on our consumer initiatives as well as our internal initiatives. We have broadened the scope of this year’s report to showcase initiatives in each of the Affiliates. Also, we have identified key partnerships, sponsorships and strategic alliances that enhanced our efforts to reach common goals.

We truly hope that you will enjoy this copy of the report. Feel free to share copies with your colleagues and partners.

Diversity Report 2009-2010 (Spread layout)
Adobe PDF, File Size 10.9 MB

Diversity Report 2009-2010 (Single Page layout)
Adobe PDF, File Size 10.9 MB


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