Family-based programs targeting childhood obesity can be good for parents, too
Nov 17, 2021
When parents are involved in programs targeting childhood obesity, they can reap health benefits as well, according to new research.
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Health class may influence heart risk in South Asians
Nov 16, 2021
A culturally tailored health education class for South Asians was associated with improvements in some cardiac risk factors among participants, new research shows.
Is 10,000 steps really a magic number for health?
Nov 16, 2021
The 10,000 steps per day goal started with marketing, not science. A new study shows that more steps may take us down the road to better heart health, but there's no magic number.
Coffee boosts physical activity, cuts sleep, affects heartbeat, study suggests
Nov 15, 2021
A randomized trial shows "the complex relationship between coffee and health," although the work is preliminary.
New study reaffirms risk of too much sodium, too little potassium
Nov 15, 2021
Consuming high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium may raise your chances for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study that sought to reaffirm the role sodium plays in health.
The best way to launch a generation with ideal cardiovascular health? Start with a generation of healthier parents
Nov 14, 2021
In his Presidential Address at the AHA's Scientific Sessions, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones emphasized that cardiovascular health begins even before birth.
Gay men and bisexual women may have higher odds for high blood pressure
Nov 12, 2021
Gay men and bisexual women may have higher rates of high blood pressure than their heterosexual counterparts, according to new research.
Stroke deaths among young adults hit some groups harder than others
Nov 12, 2021
After an initial drop, stroke-related deaths among young adults rose over the past decade. But death rates differed by race and sex, according to new research.
Plaque-lined arteries put future health of young American Indians at risk
Nov 11, 2021
Young American Indians with early signs of atherosclerosis may be especially vulnerable to cardiovascular events later in life, according to new research that calls for earlier interventions.
A heart researcher's heart stopped at a restaurant. His daughter's coaches saved him.
Nov 11, 2021
Cardiac arrest kept Dr. Kevin Volpp's heart from beating for 14 minutes. He's fine now thanks to high-quality CPR, an AED and more. He's sharing his story to inspire people to learn lifesaving skills.
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