Coronavirus intensifies existing issues for older immigrants
Apr 28, 2020
Language barriers and cultural barriers in dealing with the coronavirus.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Apr 28, 2020
Children exposed to abuse and other adversity were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease as adults, according to new research.
Pandemic brings another threat to forefront for African Americans and Latinos
Apr 27, 2020
African Americans and Latinos tend to be less physically active than white people, adding to the danger of the coronavirus in their communities – and the urgency to address the disparity.
Firefighter in need of a new heart got by with a little help from his friends
Apr 24, 2020
Family, friends and two Philadelphia Phillies players helped Chris Hagan pay his bills while awaiting a heart transplant. Two decades later, he’s still saying thanks.
Essential advice for stressed-out essential workers
Apr 24, 2020
As job-related stress soars among essential workers, mental health experts offer strategies for coping.
On the front lines of COVID-19 in NYC
Apr 23, 2020
Dr. Comilla Sasson left her home in Colorado to spend a month helping treat COVID-19 patients in New York City.
When can we safely get back to work and school, and what would that look like?
Apr 23, 2020
American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez offers answers – and the resources we’ll need to get there.
How to get the most out of health apps
Apr 23, 2020
Health and fitness apps can be helpful – but choose wisely, experts say.
He's a doctor, a heart disease survivor – and a COVID-19 patient
Apr 22, 2020
Dr. Tim Martindale knew being 62, overweight and only a few years removed from a heart attack and triple bypass could turn COVID-19 into a death sentence.
Country's former top doc learned resilience by dealing with disasters
Apr 22, 2020
Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin said prevention and community outreach are the keys to a healthier America.
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