Most of the nation's teens aren't getting enough exercise
Apr 9, 2020
Only about 1 in 4 teens get enough exercise, and doctors say screen time is partially to blame.
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Clogged arteries are not the only sign of cardiovascular disease
Apr 9, 2020
New research underscores the need for increased testing in people with symptoms of heart disease but who don’t have blocked arteries. Some may have a disorder called INOCA.
Smoking habit that starts early is harder to kick
Apr 8, 2020
The younger people are when they first light up, the harder it will be to stop smoking as an adult, a new study finds.
Keep your immune system in top shape with these tips
Apr 8, 2020
You need your immune system to fight the coronavirus; here's what it needs from you.
Pandemic puts health care workers' mental health on the line
Apr 7, 2020
As doctors and nurses face unprecedented strain and physical danger, paying attention to their mental health also is crucial.
What pregnant women with high blood pressure need to know about COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020
High blood pressure and other complications already raise the stakes for pregnant women. During the current coronavirus outbreak, women with those conditions need to keep in close touch with their doctors.
Meet some of the people feeding Americans during the pandemic
Apr 6, 2020
Those already devoted to food insecurity are stepping up to the challenges posed by COVID-19. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares their stories.
Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart
Apr 6, 2020
Two-time cancer survivor confronts another life-threatening illness by moving forward and giving back.
Amid coronavirus crisis, exercise caution when exercising outdoors
Apr 3, 2020
Sheltering in place during the pandemic doesn’t mean you can’t walk, jog or bike – just make sure to do it wisely.
COVID-19 science: Why testing is so important
Apr 2, 2020
When a communicable disease outbreak begins, the ideal response is for public health officials to begin testing for it early. American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains why.
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