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- Your story matters. If you are on a weight journey, we would love to hear from you. Seeking real weight experiences. Join our weight study now at heart.org/GoBEYOND.
- In the mood for a snack? Almost everybody is at some point during the day. When you crave crunch between meals, heart-healthy swaps like these can be delicious and satisfying.
00:00 - Soccer is a heart-pumping game of constant movement, and the benefits aren’t just for elite athletes. Whatever your skill level, this chart can help you understand if you’re doing too much or not enough on the pitch, or wherever your workout takes you.
- For most people, pericarditis is a one-time event. But sometimes the pain comes back. After an initial diagnosis, how many will experience a second episode?1 in 1033.3%1 in 320.8%1 in 5031.3%1 in 10014.6%48 votesFinal resultsA pericarditis flare is more common than you might think. 1 in 3 people with a first episode of pericarditis will experience a second episode within 18 months. Because recurrence is common, long-term management and support are important. Any new, severe, or worsening chest pain
- Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR and be the lifesaver we need. You don't need to be a medical professional to perform CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of “Man I Need.”
- Some giving options can help care for the people and causes you love – now and in the future. With a charitable gift annuity (CGA), your gift helps advance lifesaving work while you or a loved one receives income for life. You can even plan ahead by deferring income until later,
- Dr. Tony Pastor, cardiologist, has elevated LGBTQ+ visibility in cardiology, helping more people feel seen and supported. Join us in celebrating the leaders helping build connection, trust and healthier futures for all. #LegacySeries #PrideMonth
- Cardiac emergencies are community emergencies. When people nearby step in, survival chances can double or even triple. Acting quickly can make all the difference. The American Heart Association is building a nation of lifesavers so that more people are prepared to act in an
- More than 100 sixth-grade students from Robert Fulton Elementary School in North Bergen, New Jersey, participated in an NFL PLAY 60 event today with New York Giants quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. Students rotated through activity stations, supported by USA Football,
- Marisa MacDonnell was born with a bicuspid aortic valve – an aortic valve that contains two cusps, or flaps, instead of 3. Doctors always rated her condition as "stable to moderate," with no limitations. She was even a competitive figure skater through high school. Being pregnant
- Healthy food = healthier you. Through research, community engagement and policy change, the American Heart Association’s Health Care by Food initiative is helping to create a future where healthy food is integrated into health care to help treat, manage and prevent diet-related
- Eating seasonal produce can be healthy and delicious. What are your summer favorites?
