COVID-19 mental health crisis is hitting young adults
Mar 5, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic is worsening the mental states of young adults who are worried about losing precious time in their prime years.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Why did Yankees manager get a pacemaker, and how does it work?
Mar 4, 2021
Understanding the device now regulating the heart of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and thousands of other heart patients.
Bypass surgery turned doctor from couch potato into mountain climber
Mar 4, 2021
After a litany of health problems and open-heart surgery, Dr. Akil Taherbhai overhauled his lifestyle – and his life.
Heart and stroke risk factors inadequately treated in Hispanic stroke survivors
Mar 4, 2021
Hispanic adults who have had a stroke or mini-stroke are often aware of their heart and stroke risk factors but don't get adequate treatment or support to control them, new research shows.
Calming us down or revving us up, music can be good for the heart
Mar 3, 2021
Music has long been regarded as an aid to healing, relieving stress and promoting fitness. Researchers are working to determine just what it does, and how.
High stroke risk among American Indians not solely due to AFib, research suggests
Mar 3, 2021
American Indian adults have a higher risk of clot-caused stroke than any other racial or ethnic group, but the elevated risk isn't only due to their higher rates of AFib, a new study finds.
A new heart at 18 put her on a new path
Mar 2, 2021
Jill Hollander had two open-heart surgeries and a heart transplant by age 18. Now 40, she shows others how to stay resilient and positive.
Which blood pressure number matters most? The answer might depend on your age
Mar 1, 2021
When it comes to blood pressure, the upper number is the most important in predicting future cardiovascular problems. But in young adults, the bottom number may help too, a new study finds.
Finally getting around to that annual physical? Here's what you might find
Mar 1, 2021
Some patients looking to reschedule annual physicals, wellness visits or other routine medical appointments long delayed by COVID-19 first may need to make time to find a new doctor.
From mild COVID-19 to heart failure in 4 weeks – at age 20
Feb 26, 2021
Madeline Neville's COVID-19 seemed no worse than a bad cold. Four weeks later, the college junior was in heart failure .
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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.
