American Heart Association

heart disease 2050

Heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S., and more than 60% of Americans will have it by 2050

A kiosk that teaches CPR is traveling to Philly communities heavily impacted by heart disease

CPR kiosk Philly

Experts define new syndrome linking cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and kidney issues

CKM Syndrome Heart Disease

COVID-19 may trigger high blood pressure, study finds

Extreme heat and air pollution doubles risk of a fatal heart attack, study finds

Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality

Exposure to lead, arsenic and cadmium linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, report finds

Intermittent fasting is popular, but eating a few small meals may be a more effective weight loss plan

Intermittent Fasting AHA study

Naps can prove beneficial, but too many may be bad for your heart

Napping Pros Cons

Eating avocados is linked to a lower risk of heart disease; here are ways to add the food to your diet

Avocado heart health

Heart disease is the top killer of U.S. women, but many don't know it

Heart Disease Women

Long-term anxiety may put people at higher risk of heart disease

Anxiety Worry Health

Most myocarditis cases tied to COVID-19 vaccines are mild, study finds

Myocarditis COVID-19 vaccines

E-cigarette smokers have higher risk of stroke at younger ages, study finds

Electronic cigarettes and stroke risk

People who are glued to their screens may have an increased risk of stroke, study finds

Stroke risk screentime

Women with heart disease need specialized care during pregnancy, AHA says

Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase risk of high blood pressure

Pregnancy complications and high blood pressure

Children's Health

American Heart Association equips Philly School District with CPR kits

Stock_Carroll - The School District of Philadelphia

Dog owners may have healthier hearts than others, study suggests

dogs heart health

A selfie video can measure your blood pressure

Blood Pressure Measurement Smartphone selfie

The latest blood pressure guidelines: What they mean for you

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American Heart Association

PHOTOS: The 2017 Southern NJ Go Red for Women Luncheon

Carroll - Go Red For Women Luncheon

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So you want to hit at Citizens Bank Park?

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Medetomidine Controlled Substance

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Weighted Vests Exercise

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

IBX Honor Roll

Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

Weighted Vests Exercise

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

Exercise colon cancer

Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

Riley Cote Cannabis

Riley Cote quietly used cannabis to calm his nerves as a Flyer. Now, he says, NHL players are far...

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