A crowning achievement: From Kids Heart Challenge to the Miss America competition
Oct 21, 2025
After a family friend鈥檚 death, Miss South Carolina Sarah Kay Wrenn 鈥渇elt called鈥� to work for the 番茄视频.
A stroke at 31 compromised his painting hand. It may have made him a better artist.
Oct 17, 2025
Jared Hankins knew something was wrong when he kept dropping his spoon or holding onto his keys. He was right: A stroke left his right hand nearly useless. He fought hard to recover. Now he鈥檚 painting again 鈥� with deeper, more detailed work.
Fear after a heart attack is real. Here's how to cope.
Oct 13, 2025
A heart attack doesn鈥檛 just affect the body. A new report from the 番茄视频 explores the psychological distress it can cause and the paths to recovery for survivors.
Her stroke revealed a heart defect weeks before her semester in London. Could she still go?
Oct 9, 2025
At 20, Liv Pines had a stroke no one saw coming 鈥� or recognized for days. Now she wants everyone, especially young women, to know they may have the same risk factors she had.
What heart and stroke patients should know before visiting the dentist
Oct 7, 2025
Oral health matters 鈥� but heart and stroke patients should have these key conversations with their dentist first, says a dental expert.
After a heart attack at 47, she found purpose in helping Hispanic communities stay healthy
Oct 2, 2025
At 47, Patricia Bracknell of Norfolk, Virginia, survived a heart attack that changed her life. Now, she鈥檚 leading efforts to improve health care access and education in Hispanic communities.
Is your leg pain actually PAD? Watch for these warning signs
Sep 30, 2025
Peripheral artery disease is often missed or misunderstood. Here鈥檚 what it feels like 鈥� and what you can do about it.
Ignore cholesterol until middle age? Here鈥檚 why that鈥檚 a bad idea
Sep 30, 2025
Problems related to cholesterol can start early and build up quietly over time. Paying attention while you鈥檙e young can pay off with better health later.
Son of a boxing great struggled in the ring. It was a life-threatening heart condition.
Sep 25, 2025
Professional boxer Evan Holyfield, son of former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, faced his toughest fight outside the ring: open-heart surgery. His recovery brought physical, emotional and mental challenges.
New AFib diagnosis? Here鈥檚 some help to clear any confusion
Sep 23, 2025
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, yet many people know little about it. If you鈥檝e just been told you have AFib, here鈥檚 what you need to know.
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