American Heart Association Beyond the Table
Making an impact together by shaping the future of health
Together, we are relentlessly focused on the heart of our community. Through the year-round Heart Ball campaign, we celebrate our collective success in driving change, funding science and improving behaviors – no matter where, or how, we gather. That means taking our efforts beyond the table, working every day to help every heart.
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You don’t have to exercise every day to see health benefits
Only exercise on the weekends? Research shows that even one or two days of activity is better than not exercising at all.
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Sleep quality may deliver key health benefits
Don’t settle for another sleepless night. Focus on key elements to improve sleep quality not just hours spent in bed. Your heart and brain will thank you.
Every second counts during cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. Call 911, start CPR and keep going until help arrives. Quick action can double or triple survival chances.
No matter your age, your heart, kidneys and metabolic health are connected
CKM syndrome ties together heart, kidney and metabolic health. Learn why experts say prevention should start early, even in young adulthood.
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