To battle food inequity, a nonprofit helps neighbors eat healthy
Jan 4, 2021
Oakland-based Mandela Partners gives locals the resources they need to take control and increase their own access to healthy food.
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The top AHA News stories and videos of 2020
Dec 30, 2020
It's no surprise that one health topic dominated the list of the year's most-read stories.
Ring in the new year with a 'mocktail'
Dec 30, 2020
At a time when more people are stress-drinking, a New Year's Eve sangria "mocktail" is a healthy way to say farewell to 2020.
He went from open-heart surgery at 5 to a black belt at 7
Dec 28, 2020
Frankie Saldivar was born with three holes in his heart. Two closed on their own. The third required a frightening operation.
New guidelines call for less use of surgery to treat heart valve disease
Dec 17, 2020
New guidelines for the treatment of heart valve disease call for greater use of less invasive procedures and fewer surgeries, except in the most severe cases.
Keep your holiday drinking on the moderate side with this advice
Dec 17, 2020
Raising a cup of cheer may be fine, but stress and boredom might lead to things getting out of hand. Here are ways to prevent that.
Given a grim prognosis, stroke survivor proved doctors wrong
Dec 16, 2020
Thanks to family, community, health professionals and technology, Mark Kincaid is back on his feet after a stroke at 42.
COVID-19 is the big story in mortality statistics – but not the only one
Dec 16, 2020
When mortality statistics for 2020 are eventually released, there will be more to the data than just numbers, experts say.
'Athlete's heart' differs between men and women
Dec 15, 2020
A new study suggests women’s hearts adapt differently to sports training, and that may have clinical implications.
Teatime can be good for your health
Dec 14, 2020
One of the most popular drinks in the world may be one of the healthiest, too. Tea can help you lose weight and fight disease.
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