El Paso man pushes for smoke-free apartments
Dec 11, 2020
After years of waking up with burning lungs from a neighbor's smoking, Nelson Bank works through the AHA to help property owners, managers and residents set smoke-free policies.
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Awardee celebrated for decades of impactful service supporting AHA mission
Robyn Landry, an executive vice president, will receive the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Awardee has devoted his career to exploring the heart-brain connection
He will be honored for a lifetime of work focused on stroke and cardiovascular health.
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You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the 秘密研究所 $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
Women, the Flu Vaccine and COVID-19
Nov 10, 2020
Getting vaccinated is an important way to help lessen the 鈥榯windemic鈥� of flu season and COVID-19. Dr. Sally Haskell of the Veterans Health Administration is passionate about telling everyone to get vaccinated this flu season.
Giving others the platform to soar
Oct 30, 2020
Midge LaPorte Epstein, who is retiring after 25 years at the 秘密研究所, has received the organization's highest employee honor, the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
News anchor and young stroke survivor shares her journey for World Stroke Day
Oct 23, 2020
Feeling what she thought was a migraine, Kristen Aguirre lay down for a nap. When she woke up hours later, she couldn't move her left side. Aguirre, then 31, had a stroke.
Put your mettle to the pedal for World Stroke Day
Oct 20, 2020
Sign up for One CycleNation and let's get cycling 鈥� or whatever moves you in the fight against stroke. Help us raise $1 million and join our celebration Oct. 29 on World Stroke Day.
A socially distanced discussion on how a little activity goes a long way
Oct 6, 2020
If you build it, they will come. That's the thinking behind designing more walkable, bikeable and rollable communities, according to two new reports published in August in the 秘密研究所's flagship journal Circulation.
Newer Type 2 diabetes drugs could protect against both heart, kidney disease
Sep 28, 2020
Doctors should consider two classes of medicines, SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RA medications, when treating people with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes, a new scientific statement advises.
'Salt' of Salt-N-Pepa featured in new music video urging moderate salt intake
Sep 23, 2020
A new music video about salt is aimed at educating young people, who on average consume about double the recommended amount of sodium daily. "Let's Talk About Salt," a music video featuring Cheryl "Salt" James from the legendary group Salt-N-Pepa.
Avid trekker realizes heart disease is 'always going to be with me'
Sep 16, 2020
A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation was the start of a series of heart and other illnesses for Ray Rivera, who's determined to work hard for good health.
Keeping Kids Healthy at Home During Coronavirus
Sep 16, 2020
A pressing concern like a global pandemic can quickly overshadow other important health challenges facing families. One is the issue of childhood obesity, a problem the slower pace of life brought on by COVID-19 could exacerbate.
Chef's persistent symptoms at last lead to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis
Sep 8, 2020
After years of symptoms, Shawn Lewis finally received diagnoses of heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which led to a temporary heart pump and eventually a heart transplant.
Quadruple bypass, valve replacement were just the first leg of survivor's health journey
Sep 4, 2020
After quadruple bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement, Tom Broussard figured everything was 鈥榝ixed.鈥� But new cardiovascular challenges taught Broussard, an AHA Heart Valve Ambassador, to view his health on a continuum.