Hormones are key in brain health differences between men and women
Feb 1, 2021
The brains of women and men react differently to disease, and disparities are linked to differing hormone exposures at key periods of life.
Prevention
Statistics report puts spotlight on pregnancy and heart health
Jan 27, 2021
Pregnancy is "nature's stress test" on women's hearts, and complications have been rising. Raising awareness could help mothers and their children, authors of a new report said.
Reversing prediabetes linked to fewer heart attacks, strokes
Jan 26, 2021
Reverting to normal blood sugar reduces the risk of problems related to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
The head is connected to the heart – and can influence health
Jan 25, 2021
Good mental health promotes good heart health, and poor mental health can increase the risk of heart disease, a new American Heart Association scientific statement concludes.
COVID-19 registries offer lessons beyond the coronavirus
Jan 20, 2021
Forged amid chaos, registries of COVID-19 patients have already offered insights on the disease – and might just reshape science in the future, too.
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors – and put them at risk
Jan 7, 2021
People recovering from strokes may struggle with sleep issues for many months, placing them at higher risk for a second stroke, according to a new report.
The top AHA News stories and videos of 2020
Dec 30, 2020
It's no surprise that one health topic dominated the list of the year's most-read stories.
Feeling stressed about your role in life? For women, that could be a health risk
Dec 11, 2020
How a middle-aged woman feels about her social roles may impact her ability to maintain good heart and brain health, new research shows.
Certain antidepressants might increase stroke risk for young adults with PTSD
Dec 10, 2020
Certain types of antidepressants might be better than others in treating PTSD because they carry a lower risk of stroke, a new study suggests.
The best foods for brain health
Dec 9, 2020
The secret to eating for brain health? Ignore shady trends and focus on some of the same things that are good for your heart, experts say.