She's half the woman she used to be, going from 380 pounds to certified personal trainer
Jul 26, 2018
Annabelle Jimenez struggled with her weight until a diagnosis of prediabetes prompted her to overhaul her lifestyle.
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Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Making the case for better health in public housing
Jul 25, 2018
As an attorney and vice president of a real estate firm, Marcella Roberts makes decisions based on facts. But the stats about heart disease in women didn’t become real for her until it became personal.
Returning to work after a heart attack can be tough, but also good medicine
Jul 25, 2018
Returning to work after a heart attack often requires patients to clear unexpected psychological hurdles in addition to the physical ones they already face. But going back can decrease depression, improve overall health and prevent financial hardship.
The new Great American Road Trip: Pedaling from coast to coast
Jul 23, 2018
A road trip across the country is a someday dream for many Americans. Pedaling the roughly 4,000 miles from coast to coast adds an epic aspect to the adventure.
Heart rhythm disorder 'major public health challenge and socioeconomic burden'
Jul 20, 2018
Emergency room visits for atrial fibrillation are soaring. Added to the number of people admitted to the hospital for the condition, it’s contributing to “an alarming growth” in its economic burden to the country, according to a new study.
Tattoo is a unique conversation-starter for this stroke survivor
Jul 19, 2018
Not every physical trauma leaves a visible reminder. The only outward sign that 27-year-old Skylar Doerwaldt survived a stroke is a tattoo on her left forearm.
Heart health at any age – 40, 50, 60 and beyond
Jul 18, 2018
Making healthy choices during any decade of your life increases your chances of staying healthy as you age.
Vaping leads to blood clots in mice
Jul 18, 2018
A new study in mice raises another concern about the danger of e-cigarettes in humans after experiments showed that short-term exposure to the device’s vapors appeared to increase the risk of clot formation.
Virtual counseling helps lower blood pressure
Jul 16, 2018
People with high blood pressure who get on the information highway can avoid roadblocks in their cardiovascular health, according to new research.
AHA Physician of the Year passionate about bystander CPR
Jul 16, 2018
Losing his grandfather to cardiac arrest led Dr. Robert Sanchez to a career in medicine. His volunteer leadership earned him the American Heart Association's Physician of the Year award.
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