AHA News' most-read food stories of 2023
Dec 19, 2023
We served up a healthy mix of food stories this year. Here's what readers were most hungry for.
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Feeling sick? The do's and don'ts to help you get better and protect others when you have a virus
Dec 19, 2023
Staying hydrated and getting sufficient rest are just a couple of ways to help you get over the flu, RSV, COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses caused by viruses.
'It's so much more than a scar': Model now flaunts remnant of her heart surgery
Dec 18, 2023
For years, Andrianna Acosta struggled to accept the long scar down her chest – until she read her mother's journal that detailed the family's experience with her congenital heart defect.
AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2023
Dec 18, 2023
Menopause can put women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's among the topics that drew the most readers this year.
Heart health tips for when the mercury dips
Dec 15, 2023
Cold weather can put an extra burden on the cardiovascular system. Here's expert advice on protecting your heart when temperatures plunge.
Minimizing stress and maximizing health can make the holiday season more jolly
Dec 14, 2023
Holiday celebrations can also bring holiday stress, with consequences for health. Here are some tips for emphasizing one and diminishing the other.
Keeping cultural traditions heart-healthy can make all spirits bright this holiday season
Dec 13, 2023
Among Hispanic families, holiday foods may lead to overindulgence – a challenge when a loved one has heart issues.
Heart infection deaths rising among young adults
Dec 13, 2023
The increasing death rate for young adults due to infective endocarditis may be related to the emergence of the opioid epidemic over the past 20 years, new research suggests.
Diabetes control at the holidays: It's not about perfection
Dec 12, 2023
Don't be too hard on yourself, say experts who offer advice for keeping blood sugar in check this holiday season.
She was dancing at a silent disco when symptoms hit. Something was wrong with her heart.
Dec 11, 2023
Tami Nutt of Waco, Texas, thought she was having a heart attack during a silent disco party. Turns out, it was something else: broken heart syndrome.
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