Trick or Treat: AHA Cautions on Eating Lots of Black Licorice This Halloween as It Can Cause Life-Threatening Complications

Medicine & Technology Oct 28, 2022

Licorice candy is one sweet that people should be careful in consuming as it could lead to complications from life-threatening conditions, says AHA. Read the article to know why eating lots of this candy is bad for the health.

Sleep Duration of 7 to 9 Hours Officially Added as 'Essential' Step to Maintain a Healthy Heart

Jun 30, 2022

The American Heart Association officially added the duration of sleep to keep the heart healthy and reduce obesity and blood pressure. Read the article for more details.

How to Improve Cardiovascular Health This National Heart Month

Feb 12, 2022

Check out these four tips to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Is Exercise Safe? AHA Advises to be Safe While Being Active As Sudden Cardiac Death May Happen During A Session

Dec 16, 2021

Experts are worried that people may be fooled into maintaining a sedentary lifestyle after an episode of a hit TV series showed a 67-year-old man having a sudden cardiac death while doing exercise, which begs the question of its safety.

Experts Issue New Health Warning For Millions Of iPhone 12 Users

Jun 08, 2021

Experts said iPhone 12 and other MagSafe accessories could interfere with implanted medical devices. Keep those items at least 6 inches away from a pacemaker or defibrillator.

Earth Day: 5 Facts on How Environment Is Connected to Human Health

Apr 15, 2021

Earth Day will be celebrated this April 22. Here are five facts on the connection between the natural environment and human health.

Scientifically Approved Ways to Drastically Improve Heart Health

Feb 02, 2021

Are you ready to start your heart-friendly diet? In honor of American Heart Month, here are several ways you can prevent becoming a statistic.

3 Best Heart-Friendly Foods To Have in Your Kitchen

Jan 27, 2021

There are some foods that doctors want people with heart conditions to have in their kitchen constantly.

Life's Simple 7: Steps to Lower Blood Pressure According to the American Heart Association

Sep 17, 2020

Keeping the blood pressure at optimal levels as a person ages is one way to live a longer and healthier life, but here are the 7 steps for a total healthy lifestyle.

Reduced Parental Pressure on Children to Eat Meals Lessens Risks of Obesity and Leads to Healthier Lifelong Eating Behaviors

May 12, 2020

A 'positive eating environment' on children encourages them to take ownership of their eating decisions and help them decide on developing eating patterns linked to a healthy weight for a lifetime.

Energy Drinks May Increase Blood Pressure and Risk of Electrical Disturbances in the Heart

May 29, 2019

Study discovered a statistically significant 4 to 5 mmHg increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in participants who consumed the energy drinks

American Heart Association, Google's Life Sciences To Collaborate Against Cardiovascular Diseases

Nov 10, 2015

The American Heart Association (AHA) in partnership with Alphabet Inc.'s Google's Life Sciences announced last Sunday a five-year joint commitment with USD $50 million allocation to collaborate on new research into new approaches of cardiovascular disease.

Moderate Drinking May Damage Aging Hearts

May 27, 2015

According to a new study, despite the positive effects on cardiovascular systems of moderate alcohol consumption, seniors with aging hearts who consume two or more drinks a day may be doing some damage to their hearts.

Depression Raises Death Risk of Heart Failure

May 25, 2015

According to a new study, people with heart failure have a significantly increased risk of death if they suffer from moderate or severe depression.

Valentine’s Day In Space—A Promise to Better Heart Health

Feb 14, 2015

When better than Valentine’s Day to discuss matters of the heart? As February happens to be American Heart Month, dedicated to heart health and the physical fitness of everyone around the world, it seems that NASA and astronauts aboard the International Space Station are taking the promise of heart health to new heights. A new year, a new crew, and a new attitude has come aboard the International Space Station, and this time they’re vowing to keep their hearts just as healthy as their minds and our thirst for knowledge in space exploration.