
After surviving a heart attack at 35, she 'felt like a ticking time bomb'
Jun 2, 2023
After losing 92 pounds and reaching out for help after her heart attack, Jennifer Valentine finally started to relax.
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Jun 2, 2023
After losing 92 pounds and reaching out for help after her heart attack, Jennifer Valentine finally started to relax.
Jun 1, 2023
CPR can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Trainers are trying to overcome reluctance among some in the Latino community to learn the lifesaving skill and step in during an emergency.
May 31, 2023
Melanie Wickersheim is grateful for a third chance at life after her own heart and a first heart transplant failed.
May 30, 2023
People with high cardiovascular risk scores performed worse on a set of tests that measure cognitive function, new research finds.
May 26, 2023
Lend us an ear and you might learn some ways to make corn a favorite at your next backyard barbecue.
May 25, 2023
The U.S. and the World Health Organization have ended emergency COVID-19 declarations, but experts caution the coronavirus remains, and people need to stay aware.
May 25, 2023
When Alexis Simon suddenly slumped in her chair at work, the school nurse used CPR and an AED to save her.
May 24, 2023
Born with heart defects, Mary "Micky" Foos eventually had a defibrillator implanted in her chest. It saved her life while she was making a dance video.
May 24, 2023
Women who have menstrual cycles that are shorter or longer than usual during midlife may face higher heart-related risks, a new study finds.
May 24, 2023
Physical activity is key to good cardiovascular health, but it's often lowest among groups at higher risk. A new American Heart Association report offers strategies for overcoming barriers in these communities.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.