1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that's higher than normal
Sep 5, 2024
Preliminary new research estimates about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have either elevated or high blood pressure.
Prevention
Back to school: How teachers can ease their stress
Aug 28, 2024
Stress can be bad for teachers. Here’s what school leaders, parents and educators themselves can do.
Going away to school? Give your health the ol' college try
Aug 16, 2024
The first year of college often means taking on responsibility for your own health for the first time. Here's advice on making that transition.
Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect cardiovascular health
Aug 12, 2024
It's more than a rash – shingles, or herpes zoster, has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Here's what you need to know.
The important gap community health workers and care managers can fill in high blood pressure care
Aug 5, 2024
Care managers and community health workers can help people with limited resources achieve their health goals, especially in rural areas, new research suggests.
COVID, flu and RSV: What to know about who should get vaccinated and when
Aug 2, 2024
New COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots are coming. Federal officials have announced who should get them and when, along with new advice for who needs protection against RSV.
What young adults can do right now to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Jul 30, 2024
Young adults who follow a checklist for good heart health are less likely to show early signs of clogged arteries than those who don't, new research finds.
AI researcher merged engineering and medicine to bring meaning to his work
Jul 19, 2024
Dr. Antonis Armoundas, an artificial intelligence researcher, uses engineering principles to improve the way health care is delivered.
New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure
Jul 15, 2024
A person's short- and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease could be considered when deciding how to treat stage 1 high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Disaster planning for older adults: What to know this hurricane and wildfire season
Jul 10, 2024
Whether evacuating or riding out a natural disaster at home, experts say being prepared is critical to survival, especially for older adults.
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.