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.
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Coffee may protect cognition in people with AFib
Dec 31, 2024
Having atrial fibrillation increases the risk for cognitive decline, but drinking multiple cups of coffee each day may help offset that risk, new research suggests.
8 ways couples can make resolutions that boost health and relationships
Dec 30, 2024
Couples have a big influence on one another's health. Here's how to make healthy New Year's resolutions together.
AHA News' most-read CPR stories of 2024
Dec 30, 2024
CPR can save lives. These five stories about CPR – and the people who used it – got the most views in 2024.
After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Dec 20, 2024
Cheryl Stokes of North Carolina had peripartum cardiomyopathy. What she learned prompted her to educate other women about heart health.
Even inside holiday desserts, can apples help keep the doctor away?
Dec 19, 2024
No matter the variety, apples have loads of benefits for heart health. Here's how to keep them healthy as you prepare for holiday celebrations.
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.
The changing nutritional needs of older adults and how to meet them
Dec 18, 2024
As people age, their nutritional needs change. Most older adults fail to meet federal dietary guidelines, but here's what to know to fix that.
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.
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