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Healthy hearts and brains get their start in childhood
Aug 16, 2021
Efforts to thwart cognitive decline often start in midlife. But a growing body of research shows it should start decades sooner – in childhood.
Aug 16, 2021
Efforts to thwart cognitive decline often start in midlife. But a growing body of research shows it should start decades sooner – in childhood.
Aug 13, 2021
Think twice before ordering "secret menu" coffee drinks or juice blends with extra pumps of syrup or other unhealthy ingredients.
Aug 12, 2021
Mary Gordon was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse in college, but her doctor assured her it wasn't serious. At 37, she had a cardiac arrest.
Aug 12, 2021
Trauma in childhood may lead to worse heart health later in life for Black people in the U.S. who have a low income, but not for those who have more money, a new study found.
Aug 11, 2021
Climate-driven wildfires have become a fixture in the U.S. and worldwide. Researchers are beginning to document the mental health damage they inflict on communities.
Aug 10, 2021
Math teacher Liz Johnson tried powering through what she thought was the flu. It was in fact a rare type of heart attack.
Aug 9, 2021
Researchers measure nerve activity to show how a doctor's presence prompts a "fight or flight" response and boosts blood pressure.
Aug 6, 2021
While Andy Thoman recovered from a stroke, his honorary niece Sophia Shock started a business to help him and other stroke survivors.
Aug 5, 2021
Figs hit the spot at snack time. They also provide plenty of nutrients, plus an ancient pedigree.
Aug 4, 2021
Brooke O'Connell suffered a mini-stroke that led to a massive one. Thanks to quick timing and a new procedure, she fully recovered.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.