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.
Sponsored by
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.
Give the gift of health this holiday season
Show you care this season with gifts that promote health—think fitness gear, healthy cookbooks, or even a state park pass for outdoor adventures.
Ultra-processed foods are relatively inexpensive and convenient, but many lack nutritional balance and can harm your cardiometabolic health.
American Heart Association advisory warns of health risks tied to food that dominates U.S. eating patterns.
Donate to your local Heart Ball
Help fight heart disease and stroke with a donation that will help make inroads in research, build critical relationships and improve the health of our communities.
Previous Stories
- New high blood pressure guideline focuses on prevention and early treatment
- Back to school: Teacher’s stress is real, but there are ways to lighten their load
- Follow these tips to stay healthy in the summer heat
- Are compression socks necessary for this summer’s vacation?
- Treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe for the baby, reduces mother's lifelong risks
- Making health a team effort: How couples can support each other's wellness journey
- Common high blood pressure medication may reduce heart failure risk after heart attack, study finds
- The role of loved ones in the recovery of cardiac arrest survivors
- Why losing weight matters — even if you gain some back