AHA News: Her Husband Died of a Heart Attack, But This Former Nurse Didn’t Recognize Her Own
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 29, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Last October, Katherine Romano was cleaning her house when her neck started to hurt. She kept going, trying to complete her chores, until the pain shifted to her upper back.”It was so terr…
Learn MoreAHA News: What Doctors Say About Pregnancy, Vaccines and COVID-19
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — COVID-19 can be bad for anyone. For pregnant women, scientific research shows it can be worse: The disease significantly raises their odds of needing ICU care, giving birth prematurely and o…
Learn MoreAHA News: How Black Women Can Take Control of Their Blood Pressure
TUESDAY, Sept. 28, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Black women with high blood pressure may benefit from classes where they learn and practice skills to manage the condition, a small study finds.In the United States, nearly 58% of Black wome…
Learn MoreAHA News: Lo que dicen los médicos sobre el embarazo, las vacunas y COVID-19
MARTES, 28 de septiembre de 2021 (American Heart Association News) — COVID-19 puede ser mala para cualquiera. Para las mujeres embarazadas, la investigación científica demuestra que la enfermedad puede ser peor, con aumentos significativos en sus pro…
Learn MoreAHA News: Exercise May Reduce Sleep Apnea and Improve Brain Health
MONDAY, Sept. 27, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds.Exercise training could be a useful supplemental treatment for people with moderat…
Learn MoreAHA News: Women May Be More Willing Than Men to Donate Organs
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Men and women have similar reasons for becoming – or not becoming – an organ donor, according to a new study. Yet women appear more willing to donate their organs to family members or strange…
Learn MoreAHA News: High School Football Player Tackles Stroke, Heart Condition
THURSDAY, Sept. 23, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — On a morning this past February, 16-year-old Carson Cathey got up, went downstairs and scarfed down a donut and glass of milk. His father, Patrick, also was awake, and they had a conversati…
Learn MoreAHA News: Food Insecurity’s Long-Term Health Consequences
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — For some people, the subject of hunger conjures up tragic images of starving people with swollen bellies in blighted, desolate parts of the world.In this country, the picture is different….
Learn MoreAHA News: Consecuencias de la inseguridad alimentaria para la salud a largo plazo
MIÉRCOLES, 22 de septiembre de 2021 (American Heart Association News) — En algunas personas, el tema del hambre evoca imágenes trágicas de personas hambrientas con vientres hinchados, en partes del mundo devastadas y desoladas.El panorama es diferent…
Learn MoreAHA News: A Day Before His Cardiologist Appointment, 41-Year-Old Had a Stroke
TUESDAY, Sept. 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Patrick Wright was back home after ringing in the new year with family and friends at his grandmother’s house.Around 2:30 a.m., he woke up to go to the bathroom. He noticed he had no feeling…
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