Voice of the Mission awardee shares his journey as heart disease 'warrior'
Mar 31, 2022
JT Laybourne spreads heart health awareness, love and positivity to more than 1.6 million TikTok followers.
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Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting AHA mission
Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, will receive the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Awardee has devoted his career to exploring the heart-brain connection
He will be honored for a lifetime of work focused on stroke and cardiovascular health.
What Actually Happened
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the American Heart Association $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
'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 AHA 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.