Dad felt healthy, but a heart test led to quadruple bypass surgery
Oct 30, 2026
Alex Lasprilla felt fit at 53 and showed no signs of heart trouble. A coronary artery calcium test uncovered hidden heart disease and led to open-heart surgery.
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Why every stage of life matters for a woman’s heart health
Oct 26, 2026
How do life stages shape women's heart health? A landmark series of American Heart Association publications explores connections among hormonal changes, mental health and well-being and cardiovascular health.
Heart failure at 23 upended his life. A new mindset reshaped it.
Oct 16, 2026
Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart condition, as a teen and heart failure at 23, Brian Frausto rebuilt his strength, confidence and outlook on life.
Small weight loss wins can boost heart health
Oct 12, 2026
Losing weight, even in modest amounts, can support cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health by benefiting the heart, kidneys, blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar).
She hoped her back pain wasn’t a heart attack. It was.
Oct 9, 2026
Back pain, exhaustion and breathing trouble signaled Tia Emard’s heart attack at 45. Since then, she has lost nearly half her body weight and shares her story to help others recognize the warning signs.
How to manage AFib with healthy lifestyle changes
Sep 29, 2026
Living with AFib? Learn how weight, sleep, exercise, smoking, alcohol and caffeine may affect symptoms, recurrence and the risk of complications.
Can you have a heart attack and not know it?
Sep 22, 2026
It's possible to have a silent heart attack with mild or no symptoms. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, long-term health risks and prevention strategies.
A heart transplant saved this student’s life. Determination drives it.
Sep 17, 2026
Caroline Laubach’s health issues were linked to a rare genetic heart condition that led to heart failure and a transplant. A spinal stroke and other complications followed. Now she’s focused on what comes next.
Heart health challenges and strengths in Hispanic communities
Sep 15, 2026
(Tzido/iStock via Getty Images) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. But the challenges they face are hardly the whole story, say experts who helped write a new report on the heart health of these communities. Yes.
What is aortic dissection? Symptoms, causes and how to lower risk
Sep 14, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s cause of death was attributed to aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s largest artery. Here’s what you should know about the sudden and life-threatening condition, and steps you can take to protect yourself.