Remember those resolutions from long ago? Simple steps can keep you on track
Jun 7, 2019
Keeping it simple and taking measured, steady steps can keep you on track to long-term success in achieving 2019’s resolutions to be healthy.
Prevention
Doctor gave up journalism to become public health leader
Jun 4, 2019
Before Dr. Sonia Angell became a public health leader, she wanted to be a journalist. But she ultimately decided to put down her notebook and roll up her sleeves in the community.
U.S. food system needs fresh ideas on healthy eating, experts say
Apr 29, 2019
A science advisory from the American Heart Association wants nutritious choices to be the default – and offers approaches that could help.
Staying active is 'the best medicine'
Apr 25, 2019
All forms of physical activity, at most any age, can yield lifelong benefits.
Is yoga heart-healthy? It's no stretch to see benefits, science suggests
Apr 12, 2019
As more Americans practice yoga, there's some evidence the mind-body practice may be good for heart health.
One foot in front of another: East Texas doc gets her community moving
Apr 1, 2019
National Walking Day is a great time to find – or start – your own local walking program.
What kind of diet helps heart health?
Mar 25, 2019
New recommendations to help prevent heart disease and stroke emphasize more fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes and whole grains – and less refined carbs and sweetened beverages.
Time-restricted eating is growing in popularity, but is it healthy?
Mar 22, 2019
Is when you eat just as important as what you eat? That's what proponents of intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating say.
Environment, culture, other social determinants play big role in heart health
Mar 21, 2019
Your neighborhood, cultural influences and ability to buy groceries are just as important to preventing heart disease as traditional risk factors, according to new guidelines.
Former college sprinter let her weight, BP and cholesterol soar. Then she did something about it.
Mar 18, 2019
Tina Johnson went from college sprinter to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol. She's rebounded using what new prevention guidelines suggest are keys to healthy life – and she's showing others how to do it, too.