New Damar Hamlin PSA set to kick off a lifesaving football season
DALLAS, September 6, 2023 — As professional football returns to stadiums across the country, Damar Hamlin is speaking out to encourage fans everywhere to be ready in a cardiac emergency. Hamlin, professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and national […]
Obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020
Black adults had the highest rates of obesity-related cardiovascular disease […]
Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythms after menopause
About 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms […]
Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security
Research Highlights:
- Adults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six months increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and had reduced blood pressure, body mass index and blood sugar levels.
- Among adults and children, produce […]
Keep busy kids focused on heart health
The American Heart Association say staying active, eating healthy and […]
Detroit Public School Community District staff complete CPR training and education
DETROIT, August 22, 2023 — Today, Detroit Public Schools Community District teachers and coaches completed either the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® CPR AED (automated external defibrillator) course, which provides the highest quality evidence-based training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, as well as […]
Simple blood test may predict future heart, kidney risk for people with Type 2 diabetes
Blood levels of four biomarkers for heart and kidney disease […]
COVID-19 may trigger new-onset high blood pressure
A new study in the journal Hypertension finds SARS-CoV-2 infection […]
Experiencing pain after a heart attack may predict long-term survival
Pain one year following a heart attack is common and […]
15 students selected amongst hundreds to serve as national Youth Heart Ambassadors
The American Heart Association highlights real student stories to inspire […]