Country's former top doc learned resilience by dealing with disasters
Apr 22, 2020
Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin said prevention and community outreach are the keys to a healthier America.
Health Disparities
Managing diabetes risk in Hispanic, Asian communities
Apr 17, 2020
Certain subgroups of Hispanics and Asians are more at risk for diabetes, but awareness can make a big difference.
Farms flourish and nourish in Philadelphia neighborhood
Apr 16, 2020
Kinship takes root within Urban Tree Connection program supplying residents with fresh food, agricultural know-how and historical perspective.
Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare
Apr 15, 2020
Black cardiologists' numbers don't match the importance of the role they could play in fighting heart disease among African Americans.
Is reducing stress the key to lowering heart disease among African Americans?
Apr 10, 2020
Chronic stress contributes to the heart disease burden for African Americans, but experts warn getting rid of it is easier said than done.
How anti-gay attitudes hurt teen fitness
Mar 12, 2020
Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens get less exercise than their heterosexual peers, and experts say attitudes around school sports can be part of the problem.
Not all black ethnic groups are the same when it comes to cardiovascular risks
Mar 5, 2020
New research found a big difference in cardiovascular disease risk factors among three black ethnic groups.
Legacy of discrimination reflected in health inequality
Feb 25, 2020
Most people can rattle off heart disease risk factors like hypertension and obesity. But for African Americans, discrimination needs to be on that list.
Race, income in neighborhoods tied to cardiac arrest survival
Feb 25, 2020
People are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest in affluent or white neighborhoods, a new study finds.
Race and gender may tip the scales on traditional stroke risk factors
Feb 18, 2020
High blood pressure, smoking and diabetes may affect stroke risk differently depending on your race and gender.
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.
