#American Heart Association

Only five states increased their funding for tobacco prevention and cessation, finds a new report that challenges states to do more.

The American Heart Association recommends the use of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Factoring in religious and spiritual beliefs may advance health equity for African Americans.

Maintaining healthy heart and brain function may lower dementia risk, including among those with a higher genetic risk.

To preserve cognitive function, hypertension must be prevented or diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age.

The American Heart Association advises people not to smoke or vape cannabis because the drug may cause serious cardiovascular problems.

Hypertension raises the risk of heart disease and severe COVID-19.

Those who experienced even moderate levels of bigotry daily showed an almost 50% greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Women who drink too much soda and other sweet thirst quenchers are more likely to be stricken by stroke.

Low-income adults with and without cardiovascular disease are less likely to be counseled on risk factors for heart disease.

Her health advocacy honors her late mother, who died of heart disease.

Users can receive checkup reminders for cholesterol tests and mammograms, among other benefits.

This disorder can trigger coronary artery disease, heart failure and obstructed blood vessels to the brain.

Heart disease risk rises for everyone as they age, but for women, symptoms can become more evident after the onset of menopause.

If chosen wisely, these mini-meals can add a variety of nutrients to your diet.

The Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter who recently died of a stroke also struggled with hypertension.