9 weeks after giving birth, former Chicago Bulls dancer had a stroke
Aug 21, 2024
Former Chicago Luvabull Natalie Poli discovered her congenital heart defect after having a transient ischemic attack at 29.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
American Indian adults may face higher rates of heart failure
Aug 21, 2024
The incidence of heart failure in a new study of American Indian adults was two to three times higher than other studies have found in Black, Hispanic and white adults.
There's no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them
Aug 20, 2024
Some social media nutrition gurus claim seed oils are harmful. But the science says otherwise.
Family, faith and therapy helped her recover from cardiac arrest, triple bypass and stroke
Aug 19, 2024
Staying in shape prior to surgery gave Linda Griffin more strength to weather the ups and downs.
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.
Rare heart condition ended her marathon training. Now she aims to run even farther.
Aug 15, 2024
Hiba Jelahej was in the middle of marathon training when doctors discovered a rare heart defect. Despite medical challenges along the way, she's determined to run long distances again.
Heart attack portrayals in movies miss the mark, study finds
Aug 14, 2024
The typical Hollywood portrayal of a heart attack likely perpetuates the idea that the condition only affects white men and overdramatizes symptoms, new research shows.
Job stress among office workers linked to higher risk for irregular heart rhythm
Aug 14, 2024
White-collar workers who report job strain and feeling poorly rewarded for their efforts may have a higher risk for atrial fibrillation than their less-stressed peers, a study from Canada found.
Jolted awake at 2 a.m., his aorta had torn
Aug 13, 2024
Roy Reid fully recovered from an aortic dissection, improved his health and uses his experiences to motivate others.
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.
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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.
