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5 things to know this Earth Day about how the environment affects health
Apr 14, 2021
The environment and your health are closely linked. Learn the connection between air pollution, climate change and you.
Apr 14, 2021
The environment and your health are closely linked. Learn the connection between air pollution, climate change and you.
Apr 13, 2021
Can I trust the COVID-19 vaccines? Were they made in a rush? A doctor and a nurse answer common questions.
Apr 8, 2021
A flu vaccine may reduce the risk of Type 1 heart attacks in people 60 and older, according to new research.
Apr 7, 2021
When the pandemic struck, gyms closed, people shied away from mass transit and families were stuck at home. That sent many Americans to their bicycles, a heart-healthy habit experts hope will continue.
Apr 6, 2021
The idea of being an ally, or being in solidarity, against racism and its resulting health inequities starts not with rushing into action but with working with people most affected by the problem, experts say.
Apr 1, 2021
Inflammation underlies problems such as heart disease, cancer and COVID-19. Here's what researchers have found – and what you can do to fight it.
Mar 31, 2021
Following seven healthy behaviors could dramatically reduce chronic illness and greatly improve heart and brain health. Yet psychological and other barriers make it hard for people to do so.
Mar 25, 2021
If adults in the U.S. achieved higher levels on seven metrics for heart health, 2 million heart attacks, strokes and cases of heart failure might be avoided annually, a new study found.
Mar 22, 2021
Researchers found that being active and having a healthy BMI were key to a group of Black people whose blood pressure did not rise with age – suggesting this is where to focus efforts to help.
Mar 19, 2021
Dental cavities may significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening bleeding stroke in the brain, according to new research.
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.