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What are researchers doing to stop dementia?
Aug 27, 2021
As the population ages and more people develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, research into the causes and how to slow or prevent the conditions branches into new areas.
Aug 27, 2021
As the population ages and more people develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, research into the causes and how to slow or prevent the conditions branches into new areas.
Aug 23, 2021
Researchers who tested several e-cigarette products in rats say they affected blood vessel function like traditional cigarettes.
Aug 19, 2021
Little physical activity combined with too much sedentary time after work may spell trouble for people under 60, a new study shows.
Aug 18, 2021
Genomic advances are changing how doctors spot inherited heart conditions, but the power of family remains an important tool.
Aug 16, 2021
Efforts to thwart cognitive decline often start in midlife. But a growing body of research shows it should start decades sooner – in childhood.
Aug 9, 2021
Researchers measure nerve activity to show how a doctor's presence prompts a "fight or flight" response and boosts blood pressure.
Aug 4, 2021
Whether you do so in young adulthood or later in life, eating a plant-based diet can help lower your risk of heart disease, new research shows.
Aug 2, 2021
A new study suggests a second heart attack soon after the first one is often life-threatening, a potent reminder for doctors and patients to try to prevent them.
Jul 29, 2021
Cardiovascular deaths related to atrial fibrillation appear to be on the upswing, according to a new study that points to the need for early detection and treatment in younger and older adults alike.
Jul 28, 2021
Ready to resume your fitness routine after a pandemic break? Don't let injury or illness derail you.
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.