Earth-based or star-bound, heed these heart-healthy lessons from space
Feb 20, 2020
From John Glenn's first orbits to today, researchers have been studying hearts in space, and some lessons seem pretty clear.
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What women need to know about breast cancer and heart disease
Feb 19, 2020
Many people know heart disease and breast cancer pose threats to women; fewer understand how these diseases can overlap.
She remembered some advice when it mattered most
Feb 19, 2020
Heart attack survivor Nancy Gopez wants others to know the warning signs. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares her story.
Father's fatal stroke a 'wake-up call' for sons
Feb 18, 2020
Jason Tschetter sought medical treatment for headaches after his father died of a stroke. It paved the way for him and his brother to cope with a previously unknown heart problem.
Domestic abuse may do long-term damage to women's health
Feb 17, 2020
Women who experience domestic abuse may be more likely to develop heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
She’s a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer – and she’s finally revealing her heart story
Feb 14, 2020
Darlene Love wants others to recognize a heart attack and seek help right away.
Darlene Love reveals heart attack details – and celebrates survival
Feb 13, 2020
Rock legend Darlene Love wants people to know the warning signs of a heart attack, so she's telling the full story behind hers.
Being an African American 'superwoman' might come with a price
Feb 11, 2020
Many see the image of being strong, unflappable and nurturing as a shield for African American women, but it may be a double-edged sword for their health.
Surgery fixed her heart. Controlling her thoughts helped her cope.
Feb 10, 2020
This American Heart Month, Bonnie Gwin shows how the mind can help in the fight against heart disease.
Advisory calls for bridging inequities in rural health
Feb 10, 2020
A new advisory recommends focusing on telehealth, along with addressing the physician shortage in sparsely populated regions, to increase access to health care services for those in need.