Surviving a heart defect to become an 'American Ninja Warrior'
Feb 21, 2018
American Ninja Warrior Molly Hemphill doesn’t take anything for granted, knowing it can all be taken away in a heartbeat.
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More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, AHA says
Jan 31, 2018
The number of Americans at risk for heart attacks and strokes just got a lot higher. An estimated 103 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to new statistics from the American Heart Association.
More stroke patients eligible for crucial treatments under new guidelines
Jan 25, 2018
More stroke patients will be eligible for two critical treatments proven to reduce disability, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Scrambling to restart a stopped heart — when the patient is the president of the American Heart Association
Dec 26, 2017
American Heart Association president John Warner had a cardiac arrest at a heart meeting. This is the full story of what happened, from death to revival.
AHA president’s heart stopped for several minutes. He’s now back at work, ready to share his story.
Dec 26, 2017
American Heart Association president John Warner went into cardiac arrest during the heart attack he suffered last month, his heart stopping for several minutes until an impromptu team of rescuers brought him back to life.
Eating almonds and dark chocolate lowers bad cholesterol
Nov 29, 2017
Eating nearly one-third a cup of almonds a day — either alone or combined with almost one-quarter cup of dark chocolate and 2 1/3 tablespoons of cocoa a day — may reduce a risk factor for coronary heart disease, according to a new study.
Experts recommend lower blood pressure for older Americans
Nov 15, 2017
The risk of heart attacks, heart failure, strokes and death can be reduced in adults 65 and older if they’re treated for blood pressure the same way younger people are – to a systolic blood pressure of less than 130 – according to new guidelines from scientists and medical experts.
Don’t just get your BP taken; make sure it’s taken the right way
Nov 14, 2017
High blood pressure makes you twice as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. It can affect you in other ways, including your ability in the bedroom, guys. And the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure is by getting it taken – and taken correctly.
New federal guidelines may lift dietary cholesterol limits
Nov 13, 2017
Keeping up with what foods are heart-healthy can be a challenge. Now, the federal government may soon be dropping its decades-old advice about eating too much cholesterol.
AHA president doing well after minor heart attack
Nov 13, 2017
American Heart Association President John Warner was away from the AHA’s Scientific Sessions with his family Monday after having a minor heart attack during the organization’s flagship scientific conference.
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