
U.S. commemorates 57th consecutive American Heart Month in February
Feb 1, 2021
It's February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.
Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ, the last 10 spent as CEO.
You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.
Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).
Feb 1, 2021
It's February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.
Jan 29, 2021
When Kristen Criss met with the medical examiner after an undiagnosed heart condition killed her sister, he had an urgent message: Get your heart checked. It took 12 years before she learned she had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Jan 15, 2021
As vaccines roll out, commonsense precautions are critical defense against COVID-19.
Jan 14, 2021
The Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards program honors a top college football coach and raises lifesaving funds and awareness of heart disease and stroke.
Jan 13, 2021
At first, Leah Neaderthal thought her splotchy vision was a migraine. Within moments, the 36-year-old had difficulty speaking and lost feeling on her left side. Luckily, her girlfriend recognized she was having a stroke.
Dec 14, 2020
As a leading funder of heart- and stroke-related research, the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ annually compiles a recap of pivotal scientific studies. Here are some of 2020's key developments.
Dec 11, 2020
After years of waking up with burning lungs from a neighbor's smoking, Nelson Bank works through the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ to help property owners, managers and residents set smoke-free policies.
Nov 10, 2020
Getting vaccinated is an important way to help lessen the ‘twindemic’ of flu season and COVID-19. Dr. Sally Haskell of the Veterans Health Administration is passionate about telling everyone to get vaccinated this flu season.
Oct 30, 2020
Midge LaPorte Epstein, who is retiring after 25 years at the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ, has received the organization's highest employee honor, the Earl B. Beagle Award for Staff Excellence.
Oct 23, 2020
Feeling what she thought was a migraine, Kristen Aguirre lay down for a nap. When she woke up hours later, she couldn't move her left side. Aguirre, then 31, had a stroke.
Oct 20, 2020
Sign up for One CycleNation and let's get cycling — or whatever moves you in the fight against stroke. Help us raise $1 million and join our celebration Oct. 29 on World Stroke Day.
Oct 6, 2020
If you build it, they will come. That's the thinking behind designing more walkable, bikeable and rollable communities, according to two new reports published in August in the Ãå±±ÊÓÆµ's flagship journal Circulation.