Using marijuana every day can raise a person’s risk of coronary artery disease, or CAD, by a third compared with those who never partake, a new study found.
When you don’t get enough good sleep, the short-term consequences are noticeable — maybe you’re distracted at work or snappy with loved ones. But in the background, irregular and poor-quality sleeping patterns could increase your risk for developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study published this week in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Eating a lot of free sugars — also known as added sugars — might feel harmless in the moment, but it could increase your risk for getting cardiovascular disease, a new study has found.
The event raised nearly 100K for kids born with congenital heart defects and adults struggling with heart disease, CPR training, and ensuring access to health and well being.
February is known for its association with the color red and hearts during the month’s famous U.S. holiday on the 14th, but did you know February is also American Heart Month.
For the past year, nonprofits have become very creative in supporting their clients. They’ve also done excellent jobs pivoting and being innovative because of the coronavirus pandemic. The American Heart Association is included in the aforementioned group of nonprofits, and this year the 2021 Go Red Luncheon is going virtual. Dr. Edith Jones-Poland, Chair for […]
Taking a low-dose aspirin daily to prevent a heart attack or stroke is no longer recommended for adults age 70 or over, according to new guidelines released Sunday, NBC News reported. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association reversed previous guidance that recommended adults over the age of 50 take a baby aspirin […]
Palm Springs, CA In celebration of "National Wear Red Day" the American Heart Association kicked off its "two weeks of red" campaign with a little music and dancing at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The American Heart Association along with Hot Purple Energy held the free event to raise awareness for women’s heart health. Everyone at […]
