Is long-distance running good for the heart?
Mar 1, 2019
Running is good exercise for heart health, but there's a debate about whether consistent long-distance running can do more harm than good.
Food and Fitness
For the best health, does the intensity of your workout matter?
Feb 22, 2019
Many people chase the so-called "runner's high," but does high-intensity exercise lead to better health?
Living near convenience stores could raise risk of artery-clogging condition
Feb 18, 2019
A new study found a link between artery-clogging atherosclerosis and the percentage of convenience stores in a person's neighborhood.
Filling your plate with a cornucopia of food groups makes for a healthy diet
Feb 7, 2019
Looking for something new to cook this week? When it comes to food groups in this recipe, the more the merrier.
Keeping score on the healthy and unhealthy side of Super Bowl ads
Jan 31, 2019
From a health perspective, Super Bowl viewers face a challenge in sorting the healthy products from the unhealthy ones.
Time is ripe for trying new fruits and vegetables
Jan 24, 2019
Bitter melon or Buddha's hand: Food experts say trying new fruits and vegetables is good for you.
Phosphate additives linked to low physical activity, more sedentary life
Jan 7, 2019
A new study in mice finds that high levels of phosphate, a widely used food preservative, may contribute to reduced activity level and ability to burn fat. A similar association between decreased activity and blood phosphate levels was found in humans.
How to sneak in healthy physical activity during a sedentary work day
Jan 4, 2019
Too much sedentary time may pose health risks. So, to avoid hours of sitting at work, use these simple tips.
The pros and cons of weighing yourself every day
Jan 2, 2019
If you're trying to lose weight, how often should you step on the scale? There's no simple answer.
'Rescuing' food to feed the hungry
Dec 19, 2018
Leah Lizarondo found it "criminal" that 40 percent of U.S. food goes to waste every year while so many Americans go hungry every day. So, she's doing something about it with 412 Food Rescue.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
