These diets helped women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk
Sep 19, 2019
Cardiovascular disease is a serious threat to women who have diabetes, but diets like Mediterranean and DASH could help them, new research shows.
Food and Fitness
It's never too late to reap health rewards of exercise, strength training
Aug 29, 2019
The benefits of strength training with exercise extend to all ages. For older adults, it can help with longevity, brain health and chronic conditions.
Study of skiers holds surprises about AFib, stroke and intense exercise
Aug 26, 2019
Cross-country skiers had a higher risk of an irregular heartbeat, but not of stroke, a new study finds.
A taco salad that's perfect for a Labor Day picnic
Aug 23, 2019
This taco salad all rolled up into a nostalgic glass container is a picnic-friendly dish for Labor Day.
A healthier granola bar for kids' lunchboxes
Aug 15, 2019
Looking for a healthy treat to pack in your kid's lunch? The homemade berry nuts granola bar can be sweet and nutritious at the same time.
Exercise caution outdoors in the summer heat
Jul 24, 2019
High summer temperatures shouldn't stop you from exercising outside, but you should know how to do so safely.
Barking up the right tree with a healthy frozen dessert
Jul 23, 2019
Dessert doesn't have to mean pies or cookies. This frozen yogurt bark adds a colorful new entry to the vocabulary of dessert.
Want to make a change? Find your motivating 'why'
Jul 9, 2019
When it comes to shoring up willpower to meet health goals, a little psychology helps. Take a self-inventory, set small goals and plan long-term.
Cool off with this quick, nutritious summer smoothie
Jun 12, 2019
Who needs ice cream this summer? A nutritional blended drink like the bluey smoothie can be the ultimate treat to beat the heat.
Experts urge expansion of home-based cardiac rehabilitation
May 13, 2019
Cardiac rehab delivered outside a medical center could help more patients recover from heart attacks and more, a new report says.
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.
