New psychotherapy may reduce anxiety, depression in heart patients
Jun 21, 2021
Adding metacognitive therapy to cardiac rehabilitation may greatly reduce anxiety and depression in people recovering from heart problems, a new study suggests.
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At 17, he received a new heart. By 23, he began transitioning.
Jun 18, 2021
Born with a rare heart condition, Maddox Jones had two open-heart surgeries and a new heart by 17. Then began his next journey, securing his transplant team's approval to take testosterone and begin transitioning.
Preterm babies may have higher stroke risk as young adults
Jun 17, 2021
Babies born prematurely may have significantly higher risk of stroke as young adults – and the earlier the birth, the greater the risk, suggests an extensive new study.
When pediatric heart surgeon faced a rare case, he sought advice from a trusted mentor. His dad.
Jun 16, 2021
The bond between son and father, Drs. John and David Cleveland, is quite extraordinary. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares their story.
At 27, she collapsed in the shower from a stroke
Jun 16, 2021
Veronica Cardello struggled to accept she'd had a stroke at 27. Then, doctors struggled to find the cause.
Misguided masculinity keeps many men from visiting the doctor
Jun 15, 2021
For some men, fears of appearing weak are a barrier to seeking health care, but tapping such notions could be part of the solution.
U.S. appears to lose ground in controlling high blood pressure
Jun 14, 2021
After years of improvement, high blood pressure control among adults in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, according to new research.
Video gaming helps heart defect survivor connect with others in the LGBTQ community and beyond
Jun 11, 2021
Congenital heart defect survivor Mike Lane uses his platform as a gaming influencer to connect with others and raise awareness about heart disease.
Why everyone should care about health disparities – and what to do about them
Jun 10, 2021
While closing health gaps will require both societal and policy changes, each person can do their part through conversations and actions to advocate for change, experts say.
Overcoming midlife barriers to exercise and better health
Jun 9, 2021
Weaving physical activity into busy schedules in midlife isn't easy, but it can help preserve good heart and brain health later in life.
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