Here's to a fresh start with whatever you do in '22
Jan 3, 2022
Wanting to get back to some sort of normalcy in 2022? Here's advice on starting anew with the right attitude.
Food & Nutrition
AHA News' most-read food stories of 2021
Dec 20, 2021
Here are the top 10 food stories readers craved this year.
Blood pressure levels rose following pandemic shutdown of 2020
Dec 6, 2021
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020 brought with it a rise in blood pressure among men and women in the U.S., new research shows.
Foraging for food connects you to nature – but do your homework before you eat
Dec 2, 2021
Fresh-picked plants can add a host of health benefits – and flavor – to any diet, but be sure what you're eating is meant for human consumption.
Massive heart attack puts 52-year-old on path to better health
Nov 30, 2021
With his daughter as inspiration, Michael Capalbo is working out daily and posting his healthy meals online to inspire others.
Irregular heartbeat risk linked to frequent alcohol use in people under 40
Nov 30, 2021
Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea.
Is turkey healthy for you? Read this before you gobble any
Nov 23, 2021
The word on the bird is that turkey can be a healthy part of a holiday meal. But watch out for the skin.
Intermittent fasting may protect the heart by controlling inflammation
Nov 18, 2021
One type of intermittent fasting increased levels of galectin-3, a protein that reduces inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a preliminary study.
Family-based programs targeting childhood obesity can be good for parents, too
Nov 17, 2021
When parents are involved in programs targeting childhood obesity, they can reap health benefits as well, according to new research.
Coffee boosts physical activity, cuts sleep, affects heartbeat, study suggests
Nov 15, 2021
A randomized trial shows "the complex relationship between coffee and health," although the work is preliminary.