Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother 鈥� and herself.
Heart Disease News
Abnormal heart exam almost ended NBA hopeful's basketball career
Apr 4, 2024
No one could tell Lacey James what was going on with his heart. So, he kept searching for answers 鈥� and a chance to return to the game.
Nation's heart health success story not written for everyone
Apr 3, 2024
Cardiovascular health gains of the past 30 years went largely to people with higher incomes, creating wide inequities between rich and poor, new research finds.
Social factors may affect cardiovascular risk differently among Asian American adults
Apr 3, 2024
The risk factors for heart attacks and strokes among Asian American adults may be influenced at varying degrees by employment, housing and other social factors, new research finds.
Walk this way 鈥� it's quite good for you
Apr 1, 2024
It's a simple form of exercise with all kinds of benefits. Here's how to get started 鈥� and why you should keep it up if you already have a walking habit.
Heart disease, stroke risk may be higher in certain neighborhoods
Mar 27, 2024
Residents of neighborhoods with more environmental and social problems had higher rates of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors than people in less disadvantaged areas, new research finds.
She survived a cardiac arrest. Her husband didn't.
Mar 22, 2024
Danielle McCollian survived a cardiac arrest when her twins were infants. Her husband had a fatal cardiac arrest when they were in kindergarten. But his legacy lives on through his family.
Women with pregnancy complications may be able to lower future cardiovascular risk
Mar 21, 2024
Women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes are at higher risk for future cardiovascular disease. But lifestyle and other changes can reduce that risk, new research suggests.
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke
Mar 21, 2024
Some people with atrial fibrillation are at risk for strokes even if they take blood-thinning medication. New research suggests certain blood tests can help identify this hidden risk.
Social and economic hardships in childhood may alter gut bacteria in Hispanic adults
Mar 18, 2024
Low socioeconomic status during childhood may affect the type of bacteria found in the gut of Hispanic adults, new research suggests.