Jul 13, 2018
With the World Cup final this Sunday, it's a good bet fans will see some dramatic crashes and falls. From elite players to kids, soccer has come under scrutiny for concussion management.
Jul 13, 2018
When her son Kyle lost his battle against heart disease, Shelly Church vowed to keep his legacy alive. Last month, she was honored for her volunteer efforts with the American Heart Association.
Jul 12, 2018
People with a history of heart disease who eat a traditional Southern diet are more likely to die than those who follow a Mediterranean dietary pattern, according to new research.
Jul 12, 2018
Drowning doesn’t always look like it does on TV. A few simple, intentional steps can significantly lower the risk.
Jul 11, 2018
A chance 6 a.m. phone call resulted in Dr. Matt Austin being awake to save his wife Stephanie during a cardiac arrest.
Jul 10, 2018
For decades, Bernard Dennis had a high-pressure technology career and an unhealthy lifestyle. Three heart attacks and quadruple bypass surgery made him into an advocate for heart health.
Jul 10, 2018
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a significant risk factor for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study of first responders who cleaned up debris at the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Jul 9, 2018
Chicago construction executive Jim Hill transformed grief over the loss of a friend to a lifesaving campaign. The effort won Hill a Meritorious Achievement award from the American Heart Association.
Jul 9, 2018
Keidryn Nimsgern’s heart stopped in boyfriend Jake Suter's car. A 911 dispatcher walked him through CPR. But knowing how to walk callers through CPR isn't required for all 911 dispatchers.
Jul 6, 2018
During the World Cup, soccer enthusiasts wear their fanaticism on their sleeves, with good reason: Soccer is fun and good for you.
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