AHA News: Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe?
MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live longer.But how much is too much?Caffeine, a natural stimulant…
Learn MoreAHA News: ¿La cafeína es amiga o enemiga?
LUNES, 8 de agosto de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — La cafeína pone tu día en marcha y da vitalidad a tus pasos. Puede ayudarte a enfocarte, mejorar tu estado de ánimo y tal vez hasta ayudarte a vivir más tiempo.¿Pero cuánta cafeína es dem…
Learn MoreAHA News: 63 Years Ago, She Had Pioneering Open-Heart Surgery at Age 4
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — At Susan Mangini’s checkup at age 2, the doctor subbing for her pediatrician asked about the girl’s heart murmur.Mangini’s mother was stunned. No one had ever mentioned a problem with her daugh…
Learn MoreAHA News: What Parents Can Do to Protect Kids From Heart Disease
THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The consequences of heart disease often don’t show up until someone is well into adulthood. Why should busy parents be thinking about it in their kids?”Because it’s probably way easier to pre…
Learn MoreAHA News: Are You Taking Blood Pressure in Both Arms? You Should, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Taking blood pressure readings from both arms and using the higher reading would more accurately capture who has high blood pressure – and is at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and…
Learn MoreAHA News: Born With a Heart Defect, 13-Year-Old Now Thrives at Dance
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Three days after giving birth to her son, Anthony, Tanya Lydon was still in the hospital. She thought the lengthy stay was a little odd, but at the same time, the doctor gave no indication tha…
Learn MoreAHA News: Research Captures Unfolding Cardiovascular Toll From Meth Use
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — A massive new study spotlights the toll methamphetamine use may take on heart health, suggesting men, people with kidney disease and those with high blood pressure are especially at risk.The fi…
Learn MoreAHA News: At 15, She Knew Heart Disease Lurked in Her Genes. At 37, It Caught Up to This Mom.
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When a medical technician demonstrating to a high school class how to check blood pressure asked for a volunteer, 15-year-old Katie Moegenberg got the nod.The man took the reading, then told h…
Learn MoreAHA News: Fresh or Frozen, Wild or Cultivated? What to Know About Blueberries and Health
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Let’s not beat around the bush: Blueberries are good for you.This will come as no surprise to many Americans, who have found their thrill with blueberries in ever-rising numbers. It’s easy t…
Learn MoreAHA News: ¿Frescas o congeladas, silvestres o cultivadas? Lo que debemos saber sobre las moras azules y la salud
JUEVES, 28 de julio de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — No andemos por las ramas: las moras azules son buenas para ti.Esto no será ninguna sorpresa para muchos estadounidenses, a quienes cada vez más les encantan las moras azules. Es fácil co…
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