What can sharks teach us about our hearts?
Jul 8, 2024
For Shark Week, sink your teeth into these facts about how shark hearts differ from humans' – and the surprising ways we're connected.
Prevention
What might the next century hold for cardiovascular disease prevention and care?
Jun 28, 2024
The past century brought profound advances in our understanding and treatment of heart disease and stroke. Experts say prevention, innovative technology and addressing disparities will be paramount in the next 100 years.
The rules for measuring blood pressure – and why they exist
Jun 25, 2024
Getting an accurate blood pressure reading can be tricky if proper procedures aren't followed. Here's why experts say the guidelines matter.
When LGBTQ health is at stake, patient navigators are ready to help
Jun 12, 2024
Care navigators are steering LGBTQ people around barriers that can get in the way of health.
Do you really need compression socks on long flights?
Jun 5, 2024
When it comes to preventing blood clots, compression stockings' reputation might not hold up, experts say.
Heart disease and stroke could affect at least 60% of adults in U.S. by 2050
Jun 4, 2024
An aging, more diverse population with rising cardiovascular risk factors – especially obesity and high blood pressure – will drive big increases in heart disease and stroke over the next 30 years, according to new projections.
State and local efforts aim to ease access to heart care in rural Kentucky
May 29, 2024
In a state where mountains and winding roads can make getting emergency services and health care hard, Kentuckians turn to technology and new training for help.
People whose bodies age faster may benefit most from good heart health
May 29, 2024
Sticking to key guides for good heart health lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease and death, especially in people genetically predisposed to faster aging, new research suggests.
A family affair: Breaking the generational cycle of heart disease in West Virginia
May 21, 2024
Statistically, West Virginia is among the least-healthy states in the nation. Breaking that stranglehold requires a massive cultural shift. Families in the rural town of Rainelle are trying to do just that.
Gaps remain between what's known about obesity and how it's being treated
May 20, 2024
Gains in knowledge about the causes of obesity and how to treat it often aren’t getting to the people who need them, according to a new science report.
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.