Heart-protecting advice for a peak experience in the mountains
Jan 8, 2025
Hitting the slopes or planning a high-altitude hike? Take time to acclimate, experts say.
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When college senior's heart stopped while playing basketball, help happened to be nearby
Jan 7, 2025
Jio Rodriguez had a cardiac arrest while playing basketball with friends. The quick actions of first responders – who just happened to be next door – helped save him.
Digital heart twin offers potential new tool for treating dangerous heart rhythms
Jan 6, 2025
Creating a digital copy of the heart for people with ventricular tachycardia holds potential for a safer and more effective treatment strategy, new research finds.
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
Jan 3, 2025
Cold weather can increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke deaths, and it places the very old and very young at risk for a range of problems.
At 31, she had a heart attack while cycling in the Rocky Mountains
Jan 2, 2025
Despite her fitness level, Carrie Lehtonen couldn't outpace her family's heart history.
Coffee may protect cognition in people with AFib
Dec 31, 2024
Having atrial fibrillation increases the risk for cognitive decline, but drinking multiple cups of coffee each day may help offset that risk, new research suggests.
8 ways couples can make resolutions that boost health and relationships
Dec 30, 2024
Couples have a big influence on one another's health. Here's how to make healthy New Year's resolutions together.
AHA News' most-read CPR stories of 2024
Dec 30, 2024
CPR can save lives. These five stories about CPR – and the people who used it – got the most views in 2024.
After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Dec 20, 2024
Cheryl Stokes of North Carolina had peripartum cardiomyopathy. What she learned prompted her to educate other women about heart health.
Even inside holiday desserts, can apples help keep the doctor away?
Dec 19, 2024
No matter the variety, apples have loads of benefits for heart health. Here's how to keep them healthy as you prepare for holiday celebrations.
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