AHA News: Never Heard of Sepsis? It’s Common, Dangerous and a Threat to Your Heart
MONDAY, Oct. 25, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When former President Bill Clinton was treated for sepsis earlier this month, it put a spotlight on a common illness not often discussed. But it’s one that can endanger the heart.It is technic…
Learn MoreAHA News: Bronx-Based Program Is Teaching Coding and Web Development – And Changing Lives
MONDAY, Oct. 25, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Nearly two years after earning a degree in information technology in 2016, Dwayne Levene was struggling to find a job and direction for his life.His outlook changed when the 28-year-old discov…
Learn MoreAHA News: Eating the Right Insects Can Provide Nutrition … And Might Be Good for the Planet
FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The notion of biting into a bug or chewing on a cricket might make some people a bit squeamish.Don’t squash the idea until giving this food some thought.Some 2 billion people around the world …
Learn MoreAHA News: Hearing Loss and the Link to Dementia
THURSDAY, Oct. 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening. But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could put you at risk for another feared consequence of…
Learn MoreAHA News: Runner in ‘Optimal Health’ Diagnosed With Heart Failure at 41
THURSDAY, Oct. 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When Darlene Anita Scott started experiencing shortness of breath at age 41, her first worry was how it would affect her running.In her 20s, she was a frequent gym-goer who loved spin classe…
Learn MoreAHA News: La pérdida auditiva y su conexión con enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencia
JUEVES, 21 de octubre de 2021 (American Heart Association News) — La pérdida de la audición es una parte natural del envejecimiento que a nadie le gusta admitir. Pero sucede, y el hecho de ignorarla tiene un costo. Podría ponerlo en riesgo de sufrir …
Learn MoreAHA News: Spaceflight Caused DNA to Leak Out of Astronauts’ Cell Powerhouse
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Scientists already knew radiation exposure and a lack of gravity stress the bodies of astronauts. But new research may offer a better idea of what’s driving some of that. It’s a clue that c…
Learn MoreAHA News: A Heart Patient as a Child, He’s Now a Resident Caring for Heart Patients
TUESDAY, Oct. 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A month after Lynn Otaguro and Mark Lum brought their new baby, Matt, home from the hospital, they noticed he was fussy and exhausted after breastfeeding.Matt wasn’t gaining enough weight or …
Learn MoreAHA News: Your Next Doctor’s Prescription Might Be to Spend Time in Nature
MONDAY, Oct. 18, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Dr. Robert Zarr loves to write prescriptions that you don’t have to take to the pharmacy.Instead, he sends patients outside to soak in the healing powers of nature, combining the benefits of e…
Learn MoreAHA News: Carrying a Tune Could Lead to Better Health
FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Not everyone can sing like a nightingale. When some of us try to carry a tune, we sound like Bob Dylan imitating Elmer Fudd.Still, no matter the sound, experts say we should limber up our lary…
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