NFL player's cardiac arrest was a triggering, traumatic event for many
Jan 4, 2023
Millions saw Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapse from cardiac arrest. Experts say the somber moment highlights how witnesses can be affected.
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Heart attack at 46 led to a new heart and new outlook on life
Jan 4, 2023
Eddie Garcia of San Jose, California, had many complications after his heart attack, including cardiac arrest and heart failure. He now has a new heart.
Want a short-term New Year's resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry January.
Jan 3, 2023
People who take the Dry January pledge give up alcohol for a month. Can it make a healthy difference?
AHA News' most-read survivor stories of 2022
Dec 23, 2022
Nearly 100 survivors were featured this year. Here are the top stories that inspired readers.
Days before Christmas, new mom had a stroke
Dec 22, 2022
Ashley Hammontree of Greenwood, Missouri, had a stroke just before Christmas 2016. Her husband, a former EMT, knew the signs and called 911.
AHA News' most-read COVID-19 stories of 2022
Dec 22, 2022
The pandemic isn't over. Here are the top COVID-19 stories readers had their eye on as more scientific research rolled out.
With a little luck, these foods will get your new year started right
Dec 21, 2022
Grapes, dumplings and black-eyed peas are associated with good fortune, but are they good for you? Experts advise on what's healthy for New Year's – and where you might be pushing your luck.
People with very high blood pressure may want to go easy on the coffee
Dec 21, 2022
Heavy coffee drinking in people with severely high blood pressure could double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.
AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2022
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
Heart transplant recipient honors her donor 'by living the best possible life I can'
Dec 20, 2022
Linda Jara was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at age 35. Seven years later, she needed a new heart. Despite early complications and ongoing difficulties, she remains optimistic.
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