Warm up to tasty and nutritious winter squash
Nov 17, 2025
Whether it’s butternut, acorn, buttercup, kabocha, delicata or something else, winter squash delivers big on flavor and health benefits.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Mom’s missed diagnosis and heart journey inspire daughters to prioritize their own heart health
Nov 13, 2025
Natalie Daugherty spent years as a nurse helping patients while her own irregular heartbeat went undiagnosed. After surgery to repair a leaky valve, her experience inspired her daughters to take charge of their own heart health.
Many people miss out on the benefits of cardiac rehab – here’s why you shouldn’t
Nov 11, 2025
The heart-healing program of cardiac rehab is a powerful aid to recovery after a heart attack or heart procedures, but not everybody takes advantage of it.
Veteran’s children rally to care for him after a stroke
Nov 7, 2025
Years after a kidney cancer diagnosis, retired Naval Officer Carlos Lopez suffered a stroke. His daughter, an occupational therapist, led his recovery, then his son became his full-time caregiver.
Who’s afraid of a little Halloween candy? A few facts about added sugar
Oct 31, 2025
Too much added sugar can have negative effects on the health of adults and children. Learn how to keep Halloween candy concerns in check.
Did you hear the one about the college student who had a stroke, then did stand-up comedy?
Oct 29, 2025
After surviving a stroke at 18, Haley Warren graduated from film school in Los Angeles. She still struggles with reading and comprehension, but her writing is sharp and witty – and now part of her stand-up comedy routine.
Want to prevent another stroke? Start moving – safely
Oct 27, 2025
Being physically active right after a stroke might seem counterintuitive, but experts say it’s key to preventing another one.
Her heart, liver problems required a rare type of double transplant. It worked.
Oct 24, 2025
Anissa Swanigan didn’t just need a heart and liver transplant – she needed them transplanted in reverse order. Thirteen years later, she’s still here to tell her story.
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.
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.
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