A cardiac arrest hit while cycling. Months later, he was hiking.
Sep 18, 2018
A near-fatal cardiac arrest during a two-day bike ride inspired a successful businessman to chart a new course.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Common treatment for AFib may lower anxiety, depression
Sep 18, 2018
Levels of anxiety and depression seen in people who have a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation may be affected by how the heart condition is treated, a new study suggests.
His dad's heart stopped suddenly at age 53. His stopped at 42.
Sep 17, 2018
John Hoerster’s story underscores the importance of knowing CPR, being willing to use it.
Researchers have programmed computers to read echocardiograms
Sep 17, 2018
Using technology behind facial recognition programs, researchers found a way for computers to identify key elements of assessing echocardiograms.
5 reasons you could develop heart disease before 50
Sep 14, 2018
Young at heart? Heart disease doesn’t see age if you have these factors going against you.
People who struggle with reading and writing have tough time with health
Sep 13, 2018
The negative health consequences of low literacy are wide-ranging, experts say. Adults have a tough time understanding the preventable chronic conditions they may have, taking their medication correctly and other aspects of health literacy.
Health officials, nonprofits need to do more to curb smoking rates among certain groups
Sep 13, 2018
The U.S. smoking rate has declined dramatically since it its peak in the mid 1960s, but it remains high among Native American and Alaska Native adults, African-American men, lesbian, gay and bisexual adults, and people with low educational attainment.
New watch can help doctors monitor your heart in real time
Sep 12, 2018
The Apple Watch 4 that was unveiled Wednesday will include electrocardiogram testing. Often referred to as an EKG or ECG, this is how health care providers check the electricity in a patient’s heart.
From a hole in her heart to the stage: How Tabitha Ellis overcame her heart defect
Sep 12, 2018
A hole in Tabitha Ellis’ heart held her back when she was young, but surgery and a will to do what other kids did gave her the motivation to get active and inspire others as a teen and into early adulthood.
Get your (exer)game on to make screen time more active
Sep 12, 2018
Exergaming merges video games with exercise, making playtime for kids – and adults – more active.
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