Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother – and herself.
Prevention
Social factors may affect cardiovascular risk differently among Asian American adults
Apr 3, 2024
The risk factors for heart attacks and strokes among Asian American adults may be influenced at varying degrees by employment, housing and other social factors, new research finds.
Walk this way – it's quite good for you
Apr 1, 2024
It's a simple form of exercise with all kinds of benefits. Here's how to get started – and why you should keep it up if you already have a walking habit.
For healthy spring cleaning, think NEAT (and dust carefully)
Mar 27, 2024
Tidying up the home has more health-related twists than you might expect. Here's a laundry list of connections between cleaning and health, according to experts.
Bright outdoor light at night may increase stroke risk
Mar 25, 2024
A new study looks at the effects of bright outdoor lights and air pollution in a large city in China.
Women with pregnancy complications may be able to lower future cardiovascular risk
Mar 21, 2024
Women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes are at higher risk for future cardiovascular disease. But lifestyle and other changes can reduce that risk, new research suggests.
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke
Mar 21, 2024
Some people with atrial fibrillation are at risk for strokes even if they take blood-thinning medication. New research suggests certain blood tests can help identify this hidden risk.
Tips for reducing screen time (and why that might be a good idea)
Feb 29, 2024
You don't have to eliminate screens from your life, but experts would like you to be aware of how they're affecting you.
AI shows promise but remains limited for heart and stroke care
Feb 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence and machine learning-based tools have the potential to change cardiovascular care, but an expert panel says a lot of research needs to be done first.
5 things teen girls (and their parents) should know about heart health
Feb 19, 2024
Good – or bad – heart health begins early in life. Most teens have healthy hearts, but that doesn't mean they're not at risk. The experts weigh in.
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.
