Excessive TV time linked to heart risk in African Americans
Jun 26, 2019
Hours in front of the tube correlates with more danger than sitting at work all day, researchers say.
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Adjusting BMI eliminates lead Asian Americans hold in heart health
Jun 26, 2019
A new study compares the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans to whites and found the difference comes down to BMI.
Cardiologist, scientist and educator is a triple threat
Jun 25, 2019
Like his tenure as AHA president, Dr. Ivor Benjamin’s 36-year professional career has been trailblazing.
Mom. Entrepreneur. Ex-cheerleader. And stroke survivor at 39.
Jun 25, 2019
After recovering from two strokes in as many weeks, mother, entrepreneur and former cheerleader Cassie Perry has become an advocate for stroke and heart disease awareness.
Genetics may help predict the right blood pressure drug for you
Jun 25, 2019
Researchers used people's genes to predict how well different blood pressure drugs would work – and found an unexpected risk.
Michael Bloomberg's wide-ranging efforts to promote health are honored
Jun 24, 2019
The former New York City mayor received the Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
When a stroke ended his career as a surgeon, he learned to do more things – like help young surgeons
Jun 24, 2019
After a stroke, Dr. Mike Willis continues seeking new challenges in what he considers the next phase of his life.
Half of U.S. adults should monitor blood pressure at home, study says
Jun 24, 2019
About 104 million U.S. adults should monitor their blood pressure outside the doctor's office, according to a new study. That might be the best way to account for sometimes skewed results.
What migraine sufferers need to know about stroke risk
Jun 21, 2019
Younger women and those who get the debilitating headaches "with aura" needn't fret but should be aware of the stroke link.
Heart attack inspired former CEO to propel cardiovascular health mission
Jun 20, 2019
Fifteen years after David Spina's life was turned upside down by a heart attack, he's become something of an expert on change – including changing public health for the better.
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