After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems
Mar 31, 2022
So you've had COVID-19? Here's what to watch for – and what you can do – when it comes to heart and brain health.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) News
People with heart defects at greater risk for severe illness, death if hospitalized for COVID-19
Mar 7, 2022
When hospitalized with COVID-19, people with congenital heart defects were up to twice as likely to die or suffer severe illness as people without heart defects, new research shows.
Rehab for long COVID gives hope, while condition continues to puzzle
Feb 8, 2022
Researchers are still seeking answers as to what causes COVID-19 symptoms to persist and how they affect people long-term. But rehab programs provide successful treatment for helping people regain a better quality of life.
Scoring system could predict stroke in people hospitalized for COVID-19
Feb 7, 2022
A model that uses six clinical factors to predict who will have a stroke when hospitalized for COVID-19 is as effective as a stroke risk computer model, preliminary research finds.
COVID-19 linked to risk of dangerous blood clots in stroke patients
Feb 3, 2022
Older stroke patients with a history of COVID-19 had a higher likelihood of having venous thromboembolism, a new study shows.
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help
Feb 2, 2022
Pandemic stresses have been tough on teens, experts say, but parents and pediatricians can make a difference.
Children with COVID-19-related inflammatory syndrome fully recover heart function
Jan 19, 2022
Children with COVID-19 who develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, a condition that causes heart problems, appear to fully recover within three months, a new study shows.
What heart and stroke patients need to know about COVID-19 in 2022
Jan 18, 2022
The omicron variant means much has changed, but people with heart disease and stroke still can protect themselves.
AHA News' most-read COVID-19 stories of 2021
Dec 21, 2021
For the second year, stories about the COVID-19 pandemic are among our most popular.
The pandemic made it hard to stay connected. Here's how to reestablish healthy relationships.
Dec 10, 2021
Reconnecting with loved ones over the holidays may boost your heart health. Here are a few ways to get started.