It's not just inspiration – careful breathing can help your health
Jul 7, 2023
Paying attention to how you breathe can affect your mind and body. Here's how to start.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
When this therapist recommends self-care, it's not self-indulgence
Jul 6, 2023
Aishia Grevenberg says self-care is about self-awareness. The psychotherapist and wellness consultant talked about how she applies it to her own life.
Trim, fit and 53, his heart attack took him by surprise
Jul 5, 2023
For Ed Frauenheim of San Francisco, stress was likely the underlying cause of his heart attack. Working less, exercising more and challenging unhealthy expectations of men have helped him recover.
Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids?
Jun 30, 2023
Omega-3 fatty acids – found in seafood, nuts and plant oils – may help improve heart and brain health, but most people aren't getting enough.
Ohio mother goes into heart failure after fourth pregnancy
Jun 29, 2023
Marian Dancy learned she had peripartum cardiomyopathy months after delivering her fourth child.
How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Jun 28, 2023
Health experts advise people with cardiovascular disease to plan ahead for wildfire and hurricane season.
Teen with gene mutation gets rare heart operation
Jun 27, 2023
Anniston Fairbanks has a genetic mutation linked to abnormal heart rhythms. The 15-year-old recently had a rare operation to stabilize her heart.
12 days after learning about CPR and AEDs, an NFL coach used his knowledge to help save a 3-year-old
Jun 26, 2023
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris teamed with an ER doctor to revive Wyatt Stanley after he nearly drowned in a Las Vegas swimming pool.
In the summer heat, know how to recognize – and prevent – heat stroke
Jun 23, 2023
Heat-related illnesses rise along with summer temperatures. It's important to know how to recognize symptoms and when to seek emergency care.
Family history can help identify health risks, but many Latino people know little about theirs
Jun 22, 2023
Stigma and fear are among the reasons many in the Hispanic community may not know or share their family health history – a vital part of preventive care.
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