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2025 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors Heather Baker

Luckily, educator's colleagues had recently learned rescue skills

After surviving a cardiac arrest at age 28, she became a CPR instructor and has advocated for better emergency preparedness in schools.
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Dr. Dhruv Kazi (Photo courtesy of James Dwyer, BIDMC Multimedia Technical Services)

Awardee thrives at intersection of innovation and care

American Heart Association honor celebrates global contributions and vision of cardiologist and health economist.

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Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to American Heart Association President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (American Heart Association archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the American Heart Association $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

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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).

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Vikings mascot highlights effort to get kids active

Dec 16, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings mascot recently wore fan-designed shoes designed to highlight NFL Play 60, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the National Football League to inspire youth to be active 60 minutes each day. 

AHA names top heart disease and stroke research advances of 2021

Dec 16, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate public health headlines in 2021, vital research progressed on a variety of cardiovascular — and yes, coronavirus — fronts. Heart disease and stroke research remains more relevant than ever. While over 800.