Overcoming midlife barriers to exercise and better health
Jun 9, 2021
Weaving physical activity into busy schedules in midlife isn't easy, but it can help preserve good heart and brain health later in life.
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As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips
Jun 3, 2021
With an increasing number of Americans vaccinated and social distancing recommendations loosening, this summer is great time to get outside for some exercise and fun in the sun. Remembering a few key points will help to keep you safe.
Doctors should 'prescribe' exercise for adults with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Jun 2, 2021
Doctors should write exercise "prescriptions" that include tailored lifestyle and activity advice to help people with mildly high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
Exercising in short bursts may be as good for longevity as doing it all at once
May 21, 2021
The more steps you take throughout the day, the longer you might live, new research shows.
College athletes with COVID-19 rarely have heart complications, small study finds
May 10, 2021
COVID-19-related heart complications are uncommon in college athletes, who can return to sports when they recover from infection, according to a small study.
His story is rooted in a faulty heart. The captivating part is what he's done since.
Apr 30, 2021
The 2.0 version of Kevin Kirksey's life is all about uplifting others. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares his story.
Is all exercise equal? How to balance workouts to create the ideal fitness plan
Apr 28, 2021
While any activity can benefit your health, the right mix of aerobic exercise and strength training can have optimal impact on overall well-being.
He's run 132 marathons. That's nothing compared to other challenges he's faced.
Apr 21, 2021
George Banker is recovering from alcoholism and is a heart disease survivor who ran 14 marathons in 13 weeks during the pandemic. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares his story.
Not just bad shoes and sore muscles – she had peripheral artery disease
Apr 9, 2021
After more than two years of unsuccessful treatments for foot and leg pain, Abigail Dudek learned the problem was in her blood vessels. She needed a bypass operation in her leg.
Boosters hope bicycling boom outlasts the pandemic
Apr 7, 2021
When the pandemic struck, gyms closed, people shied away from mass transit and families were stuck at home. That sent many Americans to their bicycles, a heart-healthy habit experts hope will continue.