Rethink what you thought you knew about COVID-19 reinfection
Jul 20, 2022
The latest omicron subvariants are proving adept at reinfecting people – even those sickened recently. Here's what people with heart disease and stroke should know.
Prevention
How to tell the difference between a heart attack and panic attack
Jul 13, 2022
The symptoms of a heart attack and panic attack can overlap. Here's what to know – and what to do.
Being vaccinated may lower stroke risk in adults with flu-like illnesses
Jul 11, 2022
Having a flu-like illness may trigger a stroke in young and middle-aged adults, but those chances drop in adults who've been vaccinated, new research shows.
Heart-healthy version of Chinese food may lower blood pressure
Jul 11, 2022
A modified Chinese food diet modeled after the DASH diet lowered blood pressure in Chinese adults with hypertension, a four-week study shows.
Sleep joins revamped list of heart health essentials
Jun 29, 2022
The new Life's Essential 8 is an encouraging and easier-to-understand way to help people track cardiovascular health.
9 ways to protect your heart and brain from the summer heat
Jun 28, 2022
Hot weather can strain heart and brain health. Here's expert advice on staying safe.
5 steps for a heart-healthy grilling season
Jun 27, 2022
Cooking fatty meats on high heat is a time-honored tradition of backyard barbecues but can be bad for the heart. Some tasty alternatives and healthful hacks may help.
The promise of meditation for the heart and mind
Jun 16, 2022
Meditation has drawn scientists' attention for its potential to benefit both mental and physical health.
Can the groan-up humor of 'dad jokes' possibly be good for health?
Jun 15, 2022
With Father's Day approaching, there's a high risk of encountering an eye-rolling, more-punny-than-funny type of "joke" now associated with certain dads. That might not be a bad thing.
Take these 7 healthy habits on your summer road trip
Jun 10, 2022
Those healthy habits you've built during two years spent mostly at home can travel with you on a summer road trip. Here's how.
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.
