Need a break? A vacation really can be good for you – if it's done right
May 22, 2019
Getting away from it all can be good for the heart and mind, but making healthy choices should be part of the vacation plan.
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A grade school crisis set the path for this pioneer in women's heart health
May 16, 2019
Jean McSweeney, a nurse who went on to study heart attack symptoms, is the Healthcare Volunteer of the Year.
Experts urge expansion of home-based cardiac rehabilitation
May 13, 2019
Cardiac rehab delivered outside a medical center could help more patients recover from heart attacks and more, a new report says.
Give mom the gift of health on Mother's Day
May 10, 2019
Celebrate mom by showing her you care about her health. Plan outdoor activities, a healthy meal and stay on the path for a healthy lifestyle.
Olympic great Michael Johnson wants you to think F.A.S.T.
May 6, 2019
Michael Johnson's quick reaction to his stroke was a big reason for his stellar recovery.
A stroke slowed Olympic legend Michael Johnson. Responding F.A.S.T. sped his recovery.
May 1, 2019
As American Stroke Month begins, Olympic track legend and former world record holder Michael Johnson talks about his newest label – stroke survivor – and the importance of F.A.S.T.
Steps to prepare your body – and pocketbook – for retirement
Apr 26, 2019
Here's how to prevent costly medical conditions in retirement.
Staying active is 'the best medicine'
Apr 25, 2019
All forms of physical activity, at most any age, can yield lifelong benefits.
After a family's health scare: 'We had to do this together'
Apr 19, 2019
A heart attack prompted the Lavaki family to get healthy together.
Scared to exercise after a heart attack? It's probably scarier if you don't
Apr 18, 2019
For heart attack survivors, working out may be the last thing they want to do. It should probably be the first.