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.
Prevention
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.
Here's an idea to float – a space-ready sleeping bag to keep blood moving
Dec 4, 2020
Without gravity, blood pools in the upper body, causing problems for astronauts on long missions. Researchers tested a prototype that could help while they sleep.
Report on latest menopause science looks at heart risks
Nov 30, 2020
A new report summarizing menopause research includes a look at hormone replacement therapy and gives an overview of heart risks related to the stages of menopause.
While vacationing on an isolated island, she had a stroke
Nov 24, 2020
Lawnae Hunter had a stroke at a resort pool. After a long recovery, she's now dedicated to educating others about the signs of stroke and the keys to recovery.
Flu shot reduces risk of death for people with heart disease
Nov 18, 2020
People who have heart disease can reduce their risk of dying or having heart-related complications by getting a flu shot, according to new research that analyzed more than a dozen studies.
Fauci offers a COVID-19 lesson and looks to the future
Nov 17, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist, addresses virtual attendees of the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions conference.
COVID-19 patients of all ages with obesity face higher risk of complications, death
Nov 17, 2020
Obesity is a major risk factor for COVID-19 complications and death, and new research shows younger adults with severe obesity face particularly high risks.
Structural racism is a driver of health disparities, report declares
Nov 10, 2020
A presidential advisory from the American Heart Association calls for action to dismantle structural racism as a cause of poor health.