Pregnant women with heart disease need specialized care
May 4, 2020
Future mothers with preexisting cardiovascular conditions would benefit from careful monitoring and counseling before, during and after pregnancy, a new report says.
Prevention
Far from immune, rural areas face unique COVID-19 challenges
Apr 30, 2020
Understaffed, lacking resources and in poorer health compared to their urban counterparts, rural communities are uniquely vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic.
Make Mother's Day last all year with wellness and appreciation
Apr 29, 2020
Beyond gifts and breakfast in bed, there are ways to make Mother’s Day a key to health and well-being for the whole year.
Coronavirus intensifies existing issues for older immigrants
Apr 28, 2020
Language barriers and cultural barriers in dealing with the coronavirus.
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Apr 28, 2020
Children exposed to abuse and other adversity were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease as adults, according to new research.
Pandemic brings another threat to forefront for African Americans and Latinos
Apr 27, 2020
African Americans and Latinos tend to be less physically active than white people, adding to the danger of the coronavirus in their communities – and the urgency to address the disparity.
Essential advice for stressed-out essential workers
Apr 24, 2020
As job-related stress soars among essential workers, mental health experts offer strategies for coping.
On the front lines of COVID-19 in NYC
Apr 23, 2020
Dr. Comilla Sasson left her home in Colorado to spend a month helping treat COVID-19 patients in New York City.
When can we safely get back to work and school, and what would that look like?
Apr 23, 2020
American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez offers answers – and the resources we’ll need to get there.
How to get the most out of health apps
Apr 23, 2020
Health and fitness apps can be helpful – but choose wisely, experts say.