How serious are heart palpitations? Causes, symptoms and when to worry
Feb 9, 2026
What causes heart palpitations? Are they dangerous? What should someone with heart palpitations do? An expert answers the questions many people have.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
His heart stopped on a Florida island. An ER doctor, nurse and Navy veteran saved his life with CPR.
Feb 5, 2026
Bruce Brown went into cardiac arrest during a beach trip with his wife on Florida’s Peanut Island. Three strangers quickly performed CPR. Now, the couple promote CPR training and AED access.
What can you do today to improve your heart health? Simple steps can make a difference
Feb 2, 2026
Preventing heart disease doesn’t have to be complicated. In honor of American Heart Month, cardiologists share easy, science-backed ways to lower your risks and improve your heart health.
A rider’s heart stopped at a horse show on her 14th birthday – now she’s getting back in the saddle
Jan 29, 2026
Ryan Haselden spent her 14th birthday competing in a show jumping event. After a fall from her horse, she went into cardiac arrest. CPR and an AED saved her, and tests later revealed a rare heart condition. Now she’s back chasing her riding dreams.
Summer camp rocks – and a healthy and safe experience starts at home
Jan 27, 2026
Planning for summer camp? From choosing the right program to health and safety basics, these expert tips can help parents prepare kids for a fun, healthy camp experience – and feel confident letting them go.
A surgeon’s bold idea kept a newborn alive 16 months while she waited for a heart transplant
Jan 23, 2026
Born with a congenital heart defect, Aaliyah was too small for a standard heart assist device. A surgeon created a novel approach that kept her alive 16 months until a donor heart arrived.
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
Jan 21, 2026
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., with stroke moving up, the American Heart Association’s 2026 statistics show. What do these trends mean, and how can you stay healthier to prevent heart disease?
CPR – and knowing how to help someone choking – could prevent a heart crisis
Jan 20, 2026
Updated guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care from the American Heart Association place a new emphasis on clearing a blocked airway and explain why acting fast may prevent cardiac arrest.
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found a new calling helping others
Jan 15, 2026
At 40 and confronting multiple health issues, James Young II of Detroit was given six months to change his life or risk a defibrillator. He overhauled his diet, started moving and transformed himself into an advocate for heart health.
What kids should know about how to spot, respond to and prevent stroke
Jan 12, 2026
Stroke can affect anybody at any age, and children who know the warning signs and how to call 911 can speed lifesaving help.
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