Dropping blood pressure may predict frailty, falls in older people
Mar 30, 2020
The falling rate of blood pressure after standing is associated with frailty and the number of falls in older people, a new study finds.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Eating well can benefit both your health and your bank account
Mar 27, 2020
Proper nutrition not only prevents illnesses like stroke, heart disease and diabetes – it also can save money. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
Si piensas antes de comer, no está tan mal comerse una botana
Mar 26, 2020
Para bien o para mal, los bocadillos, golosinas o piscolabis – cualquier palabra que use para referirse a comer entre comidas – son una gran parte de la dieta estadounidense. Pero no tiene que ser algo malo.
If you think before you snack, it’s not so bad
Mar 26, 2020
For better or worse, snacks are a big part of the American diet. But between-meal eating doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
Stopping the stress of working from home
Mar 26, 2020
Your job might have moved home, but these tips can keep anxiety from coming along with it.
COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'
Mar 25, 2020
“Herd immunity” is a new phrase for many people, but in light of the current pandemic, it’s important to understand exactly what it is. American Heart Association Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains.
Lo que se debe y no se debe hacer en la interacción social durante una pandemia
Mar 25, 2020
Determinar qué actividades son correctas y cuáles no lo son puede ser un gran desafío con la pandemia del coronavirus. Aquí hay una guía.
The do's and don'ts of social interaction during a pandemic
Mar 25, 2020
Determining which activities are OK and which aren’t can be challenging during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s some guidance.
$2.5M for 'fast-tracked' COVID-19 heart and brain research
Mar 24, 2020
The American Heart Association will offer research grants for short-term projects to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the heart and brain.
After heart attack, 51-year-old began singing a new tune
Mar 24, 2020
A heart attack caused Laura Vanderpool’s heart to stop. Since then, she’s left a stressful job for a new gig that leaves plenty of time for family, friends and making music.
Noticias en español
Look no further for engaging and science-based stories about people and your heart and brain health. Find an array of American Heart Association News stories in Spanish.
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How to survive allergy season – with heart health in mind
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Like to snack? How to be a smart snacker.
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3 things we can learn from an astronaut’s heart
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.
