Barking up the right tree with a healthy frozen dessert
Jul 23, 2019
Dessert doesn't have to mean pies or cookies. This frozen yogurt bark adds a colorful new entry to the vocabulary of dessert.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Early in pregnancy may be a prime time to promote heart health
Jul 23, 2019
Women who achieve good cardiovascular health early in pregnancy reap heart-healthy benefits for many years to follow.
Where there's wildfire smoke, there may be heart problems
Jul 22, 2019
Wildfires are expected to burn hotter and more frequently, posing health risks, especially for people with heart conditions.
With help, a boy's dreams of flight get to soar despite his heart issues
Jul 22, 2019
Envoy Air gives a lift to a Montana 8-year-old whose family is counting on a breakthrough that would put his future up in the air – which is just where he wants it.
A study of fainting astronauts could provide help for the earthbound, too
Jul 19, 2019
Regular workouts and an IV on landing seem to solve a vexing problem with space travel.
Know the flax (and the chia): A little seed may be what your diet needs
Jul 19, 2019
Seeds can pack a lot of nutrients into a small serving and can be a good addition to a heart-healthy diet.
Making the most of your health in the workplace
Jul 18, 2019
Americans spend so many hours at work that it makes sense to view the office as a place to promote good health.
Doctor's 'little heart attack' turned scary – and inspired big changes
Jul 17, 2019
At first, Philadelphia pathologist Dr. Michael Feldman shrugged off his heart attack. But after it took major work to save him, his whole family changed.
More evidence links broken heart syndrome to cancer
Jul 17, 2019
The heart condition, also known as takotsubo syndrome, is known to be triggered by stress.
Best way to end homelessness and its health impact? Prevent evictions
Jul 16, 2019
A Boston organization that houses the homeless is scaling up its program to help prevent the problem from occurring in the first place.
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