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Does kindness equal happiness and health?
Feb 15, 2022
Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us of love and happiness – but it can bring health benefits, too.
Feb 15, 2022
Random Acts of Kindness Week reminds us of love and happiness – but it can bring health benefits, too.
Feb 11, 2022
Social connections, including hugging and kissing, can be good for your health. Valentine's Day can be one of the healthiest holidays of the year, especially if you go easy on the candy.
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.
Feb 2, 2022
Pandemic stresses have been tough on teens, experts say, but parents and pediatricians can make a difference.
Feb 1, 2022
Many scientific studies show the therapeutic value of music, but you don't need a medical journal to incorporate more music into your life. Here are some ideas to hit the right notes for better health.
Jan 31, 2022
People who adhere to seven healthy lifestyle metrics may be able to dramatically offset their lifetime risk for heart disease – even if they are at high genetic risk, a new study finds.
Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health, died early Wednesday.
Jan 20, 2022
Many people may not associate their thyroid gland with heart health, but they should. Thyroid hormones affect the entire body, and too much or too little can have a big cardiovascular impact.
Jan 18, 2022
The omicron variant means much has changed, but people with heart disease and stroke still can protect themselves.
Jan 12, 2022
There's a solid body of evidence finding obesity harms brain health, from toddlerhood well past midlife. But questions about how and why – including whether weight loss can undo the damage – remain unanswered.
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.