Nov 5, 2026
True was 4 and alone in a Nebraska hospital when Dr. Amy Beethe met him. After he recovered enough, she brought him home. Now 10, he’s thriving in a big family while living with heart failure.
Oct 30, 2026
Alex Lasprilla felt fit at 53 and showed no signs of heart trouble. A coronary artery calcium test uncovered hidden heart disease and led to open-heart surgery.
Oct 26, 2026
How do life stages shape women's heart health? A landmark series of American Heart Association publications explores connections among hormonal changes, mental health and well-being and cardiovascular health.
Oct 23, 2026
Carmen Scott’s stomach pain disrupted trick-or-treating plans with her twin grandsons. Then it spread to her chest. Tests showed SCAD, a tear in a coronary artery, had caused a heart attack.
Oct 16, 2026
Diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart condition, as a teen and heart failure at 23, Brian Frausto rebuilt his strength, confidence and outlook on life.
Oct 14, 2026
CPR can help save a life. Learn why training matters, what classes cover and how to find the right CPR course for your work or personal needs.
Oct 12, 2026
Losing weight, even in modest amounts, can support cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health by benefiting the heart, kidneys, blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar).
Oct 9, 2026
Back pain, exhaustion and breathing trouble signaled Tia Emard’s heart attack at 45. Since then, she has lost nearly half her body weight and shares her story to help others recognize the warning signs.
Oct 7, 2026
A tangle of blood vessels ruptured in Marcella Prokop’s brain, leading to a stroke. Her recovery changed her plans, but writing helped her build a family and a career. Now she’s using her experience to help others.
Sep 29, 2026
Living with AFib? Learn how weight, sleep, exercise, smoking, alcohol and caffeine may affect symptoms, recurrence and the risk of complications.
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