After surviving a heart attack at 35, she 'felt like a ticking time bomb'
Jun 2, 2023
After losing 92 pounds and reaching out for help after her heart attack, Jennifer Valentine finally started to relax.
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Fear and language barriers keep some Latino people from performing CPR
Jun 1, 2023
CPR can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Trainers are trying to overcome reluctance among some in the Latino community to learn the lifesaving skill and step in during an emergency.
38-year-old has had 3 hearts: 'It's a third chance'
May 31, 2023
Melanie Wickersheim is grateful for a third chance at life after her own heart and a first heart transplant failed.
Higher cardiovascular risk score linked to lower cognitive function
May 30, 2023
People with high cardiovascular risk scores performed worse on a set of tests that measure cognitive function, new research finds.
More than a kernel of truth: Corn can add a healthy crunch to your cookout
May 26, 2023
Lend us an ear and you might learn some ways to make corn a favorite at your next backyard barbecue.
Pregnant teacher survives cardiac arrest, delivers healthy baby
May 25, 2023
When Alexis Simon suddenly slumped in her chair at work, the school nurse used CPR and an AED to save her.
Young woman shocked by implanted defibrillator while making a TikTok video
May 24, 2023
Born with heart defects, Mary "Micky" Foos eventually had a defibrillator implanted in her chest. It saved her life while she was making a dance video.
Irregular menstrual cycles linked to higher risk of heart problems
May 24, 2023
Women who have menstrual cycles that are shorter or longer than usual during midlife may face higher heart-related risks, a new study finds.
More physical activity may help cut racial disparities in heart health, report says
May 24, 2023
Physical activity is key to good cardiovascular health, but it's often lowest among groups at higher risk. A new American Heart Association report offers strategies for overcoming barriers in these communities.
Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
May 23, 2023
Emotional and psychiatric problems often accompany a heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart surgery. Here's what caregivers and patients alike need to know.
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