Oct 29, 2024
Among immigrants and their descendants, festive foods during holidays such as Día de los Muertos and Diwali help keep traditions alive. But be careful not to overindulge, health experts say.
Oct 25, 2024
Cholesterol testing is much more common in adults than in children. Experts say this means cases of an inherited disease called familial hypercholesterolemia are being missed.
Oct 18, 2024
Dr. Zerelda Esquer Garrigos discusses hand-washing, vaccines, preventing infections during cold and flu season, and the microbe she finds most interesting for "The Experts Say."
Oct 14, 2024
Research links voting to better physical health and community well-being. As a result, voting and other forms of civic engagement are increasingly seen as essential elements of health, experts say.
Oct 4, 2024
Charlie Pérez-Suárez, the son of Mexican immigrants, wanted a career in health care. A volunteer clinic job working with Spanish-speaking patients led him to cardiology.
Sep 27, 2024
Just as diet affects heart health, it also affects brain health, experts say. While researchers zero in on the best eating patterns for the brain, getting people to follow those patterns may not be easy.
Sep 26, 2024
Getting the recommended amount of physical activity in one or two days a week may be equally effective at lowering disease risk as exercising throughout the week, new research finds.
Sep 24, 2024
New guidelines detail how to evaluate and manage heart and stroke risks in people having surgery unrelated to their hearts.
Sep 18, 2024
People with higher levels of well-being are less likely to have cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle could be why, researchers say.
Sep 9, 2024
Women who maintain good cardiovascular health early in pregnancy may offset their genetic risk for high blood pressure-related complications, new research suggests.
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.