Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Mar 6, 2023
Traditional foods from Latin America and the Caribbean can have salt, unhealthy fats and dense calories. But there are ways to make the dishes healthier and stick to their tasty roots.
Mar 3, 2023
People with good sleep habits are more likely to meet exercise and diet goals while trying to lose weight than those with poor sleep health, new research suggests.
Mar 3, 2023
Hispanic people born in the U.S. may face a higher risk of obesity, diabetes and other chronic health issues, and a Westernized diet may be at fault, new research suggests.
Mar 2, 2023
Stronger adherence to Life's Essential 8 reaps bigger reductions in coronary heart disease and stroke risk, new research suggests, especially for women, younger adults and those with a low genetic predisposition.
Mar 2, 2023
The risk of heart disease, heart failure or stroke may drop for older adults for every 500 steps they take daily, a new study suggests.
Mar 2, 2023
After surgery to fix a myocardial bridge, Stacy Beckly of California left nursing to pursue her passion for acting.
Mar 1, 2023
Black women who felt they experienced racism in employment, housing and interactions with police faced a higher risk for heart disease than those who didn't, new research suggests.
Mar 1, 2023
U.S. veterans who use home-based cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack may lower their risk of death, new research suggests. But many choose not to do it.
Mar 1, 2023
The belief that religion plays a vital role in their health may be encouraging members of Black churches in New Orleans to eat better and be physically active, new research suggests.
Feb 28, 2023
Middle-aged and older British adults who adopted a Mediterranean lifestyle had lower cancer and all-cause death rates than those who didn't, new research shows.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
