Q&A: American Heart Month spotlights heart disease risks, including ‘silent’ high blood pressure
Q: February is American Heart Month. Why does this observance matter, and why is heart disease still the leading cause of death in the U.S.? American Health Month matters because it reminds us that despite all medical advances, heart disease […]
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25 Best Foods for Heart Health
According to Cardiologists These tasty picks can help keep your ticker in tip-top shape. While lifestyle changes like reducing your salt intake or watching less TV have been studied and proven to support heart health, the foods you include in your diet play a major role […]
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Heart Attack Symptoms
IS IT A HEART ATTACK? Key Takeaways HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS ARE DIFFERENT FOR EVERYBODY Discomfort (squeezing, pressure, fullness or pain) in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back […]
Read MoreAMERICAN HEART AWARENESS MONTH
Our Mission To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The six cardiologists who founded the American Heart Association in 1924 would be amazed. From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation’s oldest and […]
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Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease
Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, changing your eating habits is often tough. Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or you simply want to fine-tune your diet, here […]
Read MoreHow Active Can I Be With AFib?
You probably have questions about how atrial fibrillation (AFib) will affect your day-to-day life. Some people fear that exercising, having sex or engaging in physical tasks at home or at work might trigger an AFib episode or hurt their heart. […]
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