AHA News: 5 Barriers to Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet That Have Nothing to Do With Willpower
FRIDAY, March 25, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The major ingredients of a heart- and brain-healthy diet are fairly well-established: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish and low-fat dairy. Research shows people who stick…
Learn MoreAHA News: With a Heart Attack and Stroke Behind Him, Pilot Plans Transcontinental Adventure
THURSDAY, March 24, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Since he was a teenager living in England, Romi Singh devoted his life to airplanes and flying.At 16, he became a glider pilot with the Royal Air Force Cadets. When his family moved to Cana…
Learn MoreAHA News: Stroke Tied to Higher Risk for Depression and Other Mood Disorders
WEDNESDAY, March 23, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing depression or another mood disorder within the first year, according to new research that compared their risk to the general public as…
Learn MoreAHA News: Flavonoids Are Flavorful Way to Boost Heart and Brain Health
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — What do blueberries, spinach and dark chocolate have in common?They’re all rich in flavonoids, the chemical compounds found in plants that give them color – and medicinal powers. Research sh…
Learn MoreAHA News: Second Opinion Helped Health-Conscious Nurse Practitioner Finally Recover After Heart Event at 34
TUESDAY, March 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — As a nurse practitioner who is passionate about helping patients make better lifestyle choices, Ashley Breaux admits she may be a bit more anxious about her own health than most people.”I’m …
Learn MoreAHA News: Los flavonoides son una sabrosa manera de mejorar la salud del corazón y del cerebro
MARTES, 22 de marzo de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — ¿Qué tienen en común las moras azules, la espinaca y el chocolate amargo?Todos son ricos en flavonoides, los compuestos químicos que dan color – y poderes medicinales – a las plantas. In…
Learn MoreAHA News: CPR ‘Heroes’ Need More Support, Report Says
MONDAY, March 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — When she arrived at her neighbor’s house and found him unconscious and turning blue, Brianna Colquitt knew what to do.While someone called 911, Colquitt, then a high school senior in Carrollt…
Learn MoreAHA News: Los ‘héroes’ de la reanimación cardiopulmonar necesitan más apoyo, señala un informe
LUNES, 21 de marzo de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Cuando ella llegó a la casa de su vecino y lo encontró inconsciente y que se estaba poniendo azul, Brianna Colquitt sabía exactamente qué hacer.Mientras alguien llamaba los servicios de e…
Learn MoreAHA News: Death Rates From Tears In This Major Heart Artery Are Rising, Especially Among Women, Black Adults
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The death rate for people who have a tear in a major artery coming out of the heart – aortic dissection – has been rising over the past decade, especially among women and Black adults, new re…
Learn MoreAHA News: What Parents Can Do When Kids With Congenital Heart Defects Grow Up
THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The moment when Susan Timmins learned her infant daughter had a critical heart defect is seared in her memory. “It was life-altering,” she said. “Cataclysmic.”It also was just the beginning…
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