Heart-protecting advice for a peak experience in the mountains
Jan 8, 2025
Hitting the slopes or planning a high-altitude hike? Take time to acclimate, experts say.
Heart Disease News
When college senior's heart stopped while playing basketball, help happened to be nearby
Jan 7, 2025
Jio Rodriguez had a cardiac arrest while playing basketball with friends. The quick actions of first responders – who just happened to be next door – helped save him.
Digital heart twin offers potential new tool for treating dangerous heart rhythms
Jan 6, 2025
Creating a digital copy of the heart for people with ventricular tachycardia holds potential for a safer and more effective treatment strategy, new research finds.
At 31, she had a heart attack while cycling in the Rocky Mountains
Jan 2, 2025
Despite her fitness level, Carrie Lehtonen couldn't outpace her family's heart history.
AHA News' most-read survivor stories of 2024
Dec 19, 2024
Nearly 100 inspiring tales of survivors were shared this year on American Heart Association News. These five got the most views.
Young athlete had mild heart issues. His autopsy showed he died from an enlarged heart.
Dec 17, 2024
Jaden Blackwell started playing football at age 5, the same year he learned he had a heart murmur. He died from an enlarged heart at 19.
AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Women's health topped the list of health equity topics covered this year.
New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep
Nov 20, 2024
Data from wearable devices shows who's not getting enough sleep, an essential element of health.
Basketball coach didn't think his symptoms were a big deal. Good thing he went to the ER anyway.
Nov 19, 2024
Walt Morris dismissed his neck pain and headaches. But when a bolt of jaw pain knocked him to the ground, his wife insisted he go to the hospital. His aorta had torn.
Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk
Nov 19, 2024
Long-term blood pressure variability in middle age may be linked to a higher risk for sudden cardiac death, new research shows.