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His story is rooted in a faulty heart. The captivating part is what he's done since.
Apr 30, 2021
The 2.0 version of Kevin Kirksey's life is all about uplifting others. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares his story.
Apr 30, 2021
The 2.0 version of Kevin Kirksey's life is all about uplifting others. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares his story.
Apr 28, 2021
While any activity can benefit your health, the right mix of aerobic exercise and strength training can have optimal impact on overall well-being.
Apr 22, 2021
Too much weight around the middle can raise the risk for heart disease, whether a person's body mass index is considered healthy or not, according to a new scientific statement.
Apr 21, 2021
George Banker is recovering from alcoholism and is a heart disease survivor who ran 14 marathons in 13 weeks during the pandemic. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares his story.
Apr 19, 2021
Can garlic lower blood pressure? Can it stop a cold? What about garlic breath? And vampires? Let's sort the legend from the facts.
Apr 15, 2021
For women, body mass index may be a better predictor of the risk of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, while waist circumference may be a more helpful gauge in men, new research suggests.
Apr 14, 2021
The environment and your health are closely linked. Learn the connection between air pollution, climate change and you.
Apr 2, 2021
If you want to stay away from white refined flour, it may seem the options are endless. But when it comes to cooking and baking, flours are not interchangeable.
Mar 31, 2021
Following seven healthy behaviors could dramatically reduce chronic illness and greatly improve heart and brain health. Yet psychological and other barriers make it hard for people to do so.
Mar 29, 2021
Prolonged periods of low-intensity exercise aren't enough to counteract the effects of weightlessness on the heart, a new study finds.