American Heart Association 
Jul 11, 2019
The familiar risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as smoking and high blood pressure, don't tell the whole story. Other elements, such as pollution and loneliness, also affect heart health.
Jul 10, 2019
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi proved what he'd learned from a previous stroke when he started having symptoms on the Fourth of July.
Jul 10, 2019
A study compared rates of bystander CPR and found black children in poor neighborhoods fared worse than white children.
Jul 9, 2019
A new analysis finds many thousands of additional cases of in-hospital cardiac arrests, but the reason for the change is not clear.
Jul 9, 2019
When it comes to shoring up willpower to meet health goals, a little psychology helps. Take a self-inventory, set small goals and plan long-term.
Jul 8, 2019
Microvascular disease, which affects tiny blood vessels, has been linked to leg amputations in a new study.
Jul 8, 2019
After decades of declining cardiovascular disease rates, a new study shows the trend is reversing among younger people, and especially women.
Jul 5, 2019
Safeguarding your health today can contribute to a longer and higher-quality life.
Jul 3, 2019
As executive director of Redemptive Cycles, Kathryn Doornbos loves directly impacting lives.
Jul 3, 2019
A woman's fitness helped hide a silent but astonishing heart defect until she was 45.
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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.
