Health coach was once an overworked, unhealthy new mom who had a stroke at 32
Jan 7, 2022
After spending 10 days in intensive care recovering from a stroke, Kelly Fucheck of Houston overhauled her life.
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Elder shares stories of life, laughter and American Indian health
Jan 6, 2022
Linda Poolaw, the Grand Chief of the Delaware Grand Council of North America and daughter of famed photographer Horace Poolaw, talks about her sometimes wild past, her serious efforts to protect American Indian health and culture, and her secret for survival.
Higher ed may boost heart health – but not equally for all races, ethnicities
Jan 5, 2022
Researchers looking at the interplay of education, race and heart health found that white people gained much more from higher levels of schooling.
From open-heart surgery in high school to starting offensive lineman for the University of Kentucky
Jan 4, 2022
After surgery to remove a growth on a heart valve, offensive guard Kenneth Horsey of Sanford, Florida, tackled his recovery head on, then became an advocate for heart health.
Here's to a fresh start with whatever you do in '22
Jan 3, 2022
Wanting to get back to some sort of normalcy in 2022? Here's advice on starting anew with the right attitude.
AHA News' most-read survivor stories of 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Of the nearly 100 survivor profiles we published this year, these topped the list.
12-year-old is on a mission to kick Kawasaki disease
Dec 22, 2021
Since her diagnosis of Kawasaki disease, Aubrey Virgin of Palmer, Alaska, has faced numerous health challenges. But the star soccer player, student and fundraiser keeps fighting back.
AHA News' most-read COVID-19 stories of 2021
Dec 21, 2021
For the second year, stories about the COVID-19 pandemic are among our most popular.
Making a lifetime of good brain health a global priority
Dec 21, 2021
Without a healthy brain, it's harder to have a healthy body. As heart disease, stroke and dementia rates continue to rise, leading heart and brain experts hope to focus research and the world’s attention on prevention.
AHA News' most-read food stories of 2021
Dec 20, 2021
Here are the top 10 food stories readers craved this year.
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