Can social connection aid heart health in African-American community?
Mar 6, 2019
For black adults, connecting with neighbors could do much more than create a sense of community – it also might be good for their heart.
Health Disparities
Living in a green, leafy neighborhood could cut heart attack risk
Mar 5, 2019
Spending your golden years in a place with lots of trees and other greenery can be visually pleasing – and it also might be good for your heart, according to a new study.
Why are black women at such high risk of dying from pregnancy complications?
Feb 20, 2019
Black women are up to four times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related complications.
Living near convenience stores could raise risk of artery-clogging condition
Feb 18, 2019
A new study found a link between artery-clogging atherosclerosis and the percentage of convenience stores in a person's neighborhood.
Health disparities – even in the face of socioeconomic success – baffle experts
Feb 13, 2019
Even as African-Americans achieve socioeconomic success, experts are baffled at why their health outcomes remain worse.
Depression after stroke common among black, Hispanic survivors
Feb 5, 2019
About one-third of black and Hispanic stroke survivors experience depression, with those born outside the U.S. particularly at risk, a new study finds.
Marijuana, cocaine could play role in stroke increase among young adults
Feb 4, 2019
Most strokes occur in people over 65, but the number of young adults having strokes is increasing – and new research suggests a rise in illegal drug use could be playing a role.
Ethnicity a 'risk-enhancing' factor under new cholesterol guidelines
Jan 11, 2019
Indian or Japanese? Puerto Rican or Mexican? Ethnic background plays a role in cholesterol screening and treatment.
Blood pressure may explain elevated dementia risk in black adults
Jan 9, 2019
Older black adults with high blood pressure, and especially black men, show more severe cognitive declines than white adults with high blood pressure, according to new research.
'Rescuing' food to feed the hungry
Dec 19, 2018
Leah Lizarondo found it "criminal" that 40 percent of U.S. food goes to waste every year while so many Americans go hungry every day. So, she's doing something about it with 412 Food Rescue.
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.
