CPR training at school now required in 38 states
Aug 23, 2018
An ordinary afternoon became extraordinary when Anthony Rosa Compres saved a man’s life with CPR. Currently, 38 states require CPR training to graduate high school.
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Losing sister, husband to heart disease motivates woman to fight for her health
Aug 22, 2018
Yolanda Thompson is taking the lessons she’s learned from a one-two punch of heart-related deaths as motivation to improve her own lifestyle. But it hasn’t come easy.
8 tips for the perfect hike with kids
Aug 22, 2018
Simply breathing in nature can lead to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Not sure how to start? Here are eight tips for a successful family hike.
He pushed for pulse ox screening. Then his grandson’s pulse ox level was dangerously low.
Aug 21, 2018
Bob Larlee never dreamed when advocating for pulse ox screening as an American Heart Association volunteer that it would help detect low oxygen levels in his grandson, who had a heart defect.
Google just launched Heart Points. Here are 5 things you need to know.
Aug 21, 2018
A redesign of Google Fit will emphasize the intensity of physical activity using Heart Points.
'Bad' cholesterol can be deadly in otherwise healthy people
Aug 20, 2018
Healthy people with a low risk of cardiovascular disease may still need to keep a close eye on their cholesterol, according to new research.
Gout could increase heart disease risk
Aug 17, 2018
Having a type of inflammatory arthritis called gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease, according to new research.
Are eggs good for you or not?
Aug 16, 2018
The egg is standard breakfast fare, but many people may be wondering whether eggs are healthy.
More personalized guidelines for treating adults with congenital heart disease
Aug 16, 2018
The growing population of adults with congenital heart disease could soon begin to see more personalized care, according to new guidelines released Thursday.
Wildfire smoke threatens health of those near and far
Aug 15, 2018
More than 100 wildfires are blazing through parts of the western United States, including one in California that has grown to become the largest fire in the state’s history.
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