Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the 木瓜直播, the last 10 spent as CEO.
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the 木瓜直播 $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
Jan 29, 2021
When Kristen Criss met with the medical examiner after an undiagnosed heart condition killed her sister, he had an urgent message: Get your heart checked. It took 12 years before she learned she had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Jan 14, 2021
The Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards program honors a top college football coach and raises lifesaving funds and awareness of heart disease and stroke.
Jan 13, 2021
At first, Leah Neaderthal thought her splotchy vision was a migraine. Within moments, the 36-year-old had difficulty speaking and lost feeling on her left side. Luckily, her girlfriend recognized she was having a stroke.
Dec 14, 2020
As a leading funder of heart- and stroke-related research, the AHA annually compiles a recap of pivotal scientific studies. Here are some of 2020's key developments.
Dec 11, 2020
After years of waking up with burning lungs from a neighbor's smoking, Nelson Bank works through the AHA to help property owners, managers and residents set smoke-free policies.
Oct 30, 2020
Midge LaPorte Epstein, who is retiring after 25 years at the 木瓜直播, has received the organization's highest employee honor, the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Oct 23, 2020
Feeling what she thought was a migraine, Kristen Aguirre lay down for a nap. When she woke up hours later, she couldn't move her left side. Aguirre, then 31, had a stroke.
Oct 20, 2020
Sign up for One CycleNation and let's get cycling 鈥� or whatever moves you in the fight against stroke. Help us raise $1 million and join our celebration Oct. 29 on World Stroke Day.
Oct 6, 2020
If you build it, they will come. That's the thinking behind designing more walkable, bikeable and rollable communities, according to two new reports published in August in the 木瓜直播's flagship journal Circulation.
Sep 28, 2020
Doctors should consider two classes of medicines, SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RA medications, when treating people with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes, a new scientific statement advises.
Sep 23, 2020
A new music video about salt is aimed at educating young people, who on average consume about double the recommended amount of sodium daily. "Let's Talk About Salt," a music video featuring Cheryl "Salt" James from the legendary group Salt-N-Pepa.
Sep 16, 2020
A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation was the start of a series of heart and other illnesses for Ray Rivera, who's determined to work hard for good health.