When her heart stopped after her dog died, doctors said it was broken heart syndrome
Mar 30, 2021
When her toy Maltese, Mr. Big, died unexpectedly, the grief and stress caused Tess Kossow to experience takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
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Low-intensity exercise isn't enough to keep the heart from shrinking in space
Mar 29, 2021
Prolonged periods of low-intensity exercise aren't enough to counteract the effects of weightlessness on the heart, a new study finds.
Black young adults face higher stroke risk than their white peers
Mar 29, 2021
Black young adults are nearly four times more likely than their white counterparts to have a stroke, according to a new study.
'Home is the foundation of love, hope and happiness'
Mar 26, 2021
Jacqueline Waggoner's vision for equitable housing has helped LA. Now, she's taking it nationwide. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Heart failure at 35 helped New York cardiologist better care for patients
Mar 26, 2021
Since recovering from his near-death experience, Dr. Satjit Bhusri has embraced a healthier lifestyle and developed a deeper understanding for the needs of his heart patients.
Up to 2 million cardiovascular 'events' could be averted each year by doing this
Mar 25, 2021
If adults in the U.S. achieved higher levels on seven metrics for heart health, 2 million heart attacks, strokes and cases of heart failure might be avoided annually, a new study found.
Try these 7 healthy strategies to navigate a food swamp
Mar 25, 2021
Unhealthy options make it hard to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to obesity. But as nutrition experts battle to bring healthier food to low-income and underserved neighborhoods, there are strategies to eat better right away.
As fermented foods rise in popularity, here's what experts say
Mar 24, 2021
Popular fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi could help fight chronic disease, but not all fermented foods are created equal.
Stroke, blindness, a heart transplant – and a can-do spirit
Mar 23, 2021
In Hana Hooper's first semester at college, she was diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. That led to strokes, surgeries, a coma, blindness, a heart transplant – and a resolve to keep learning, moving and cherishing every day.
Blood pressure successes in Black people may come down to these 2 things
Mar 22, 2021
Researchers found that being active and having a healthy BMI were key to a group of Black people whose blood pressure did not rise with age – suggesting this is where to focus efforts to help.
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