News and Stories from the American Heart Association

'Reclaim your rhythm' during American Heart Month in February

Feb 1, 2022

The AHA is encouraging people to refocus on mental and physical well-being after two years of the pandemic.

Vikings mascot highlights effort to get kids active

Dec 16, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings mascot recently wore fan-designed shoes designed to highlight NFL Play 60, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the National Football League to inspire youth to be active 60 minutes each day. 

AHA names top heart disease and stroke research advances of 2021

Dec 16, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate public health headlines in 2021, vital research progressed on a variety of cardiovascular — and yes, coronavirus — fronts. Heart disease and stroke research remains more relevant than ever. While over 800.

Building a nation of lifesavers in India

Oct 15, 2021

A massive CPR initiative provides rescue training to thousands of people in just three days — then reaches out to teach others.

This fall, don't forget the flu

Sep 13, 2021

An influenza vaccination can save lives — and help ease the health care strain caused by COVID-19.

Business leaders chart course toward health equity in the workplace

Jul 28, 2021

New report offers guiding principles and strategies for employers to implement positive change in policies, practices and culture.

New board chairman Vara brings aloha spirit to AHA

Jul 8, 2021

'Service on the national board has been just a great gift, personally and professionally,' he says.

The serendipitous path that led Donald Lloyd-Jones to becoming AHA president

Jul 6, 2021

Family ties, professional teamwork and more helped shape his mission to define cardiovascular health at all stages — and then improve it.

His term as Heart Association president over, Elkind still aims to tackle pre-pandemic priorities

Jul 1, 2021

As a neurologist, he hopes to better bridge the worlds of heart health and brain health.

Honoree's strategy is to 'lead with your heart'

Jun 30, 2021

Educator and volunteer is the recipient of the AHA's first Woman Changing the World award.

When pandemic challenged AHA, Bertram Scott helped 'meet the moment'

Jun 29, 2021

Tough choices have marked the past 15 months for the outgoing board chairman and longtime volunteer.

After brother's diagnosis, New Jersey woman unlocks her own

Jun 24, 2021

Ongoing, troubling symptoms are explained away – and then put on a back burner – before she learns she has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.