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Soccer is a heart-pumping game of constant movement, and the benefits aren’t just for elite athletes. Whatever your skill level, this chart can help you understand if you’re doing too much or not enough on the pitch, or wherever your workout takes you.

A pericarditis flare is more common than you might think. 1 in 3 people with a first episode of pericarditis will experience a second episode within 18 months. Because recurrence is common, long-term management and support are important. Any new, severe, or worsening chest pain

Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR and be the lifesaver we need. You don't need to be a medical professional to perform CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of “Man I Need.”

Some giving options can help care for the people and causes you love – now and in the future. With a charitable gift annuity (CGA), your gift helps advance lifesaving work while you or a loved one receives income for life. You can even plan ahead by deferring income until later,

For most people, pericarditis is a one-time event. But sometimes the pain comes back. After an initial diagnosis, how many will experience a second episode?

Dr. Tony Pastor, cardiologist, has elevated LGBTQ+ visibility in cardiology, helping more people feel seen and supported. Join us in celebrating the leaders helping build connection, trust and healthier futures for all. #LegacySeries #PrideMonth

Cardiac emergencies are community emergencies. When people nearby step in, survival chances can double or even triple. Acting quickly can make all the difference. The American Heart Association is building a nation of lifesavers so that more people are prepared to act in an

More than 100 sixth-grade students from Robert Fulton Elementary School in North Bergen, New Jersey, participated in an NFL PLAY 60 event today with New York Giants quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. Students rotated through activity stations, supported by USA Football,

Marisa MacDonnell was born with a bicuspid aortic valve – an aortic valve that contains two cusps, or flaps, instead of 3. Doctors always rated her condition as "stable to moderate," with no limitations. She was even a competitive figure skater through high school. Being pregnant

Healthy food = healthier you. Through research, community engagement and policy change, the American Heart Association’s Health Care by Food initiative is helping to create a future where healthy food is integrated into health care to help treat, manage and prevent diet-related

Eating seasonal produce can be healthy and delicious. What are your summer favorites?

Here’s a move you can do anytime, anywhere to get started. Sitting at the front edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor, straighten one leg out in front of you and hold it in place for a few seconds. Return foot to the floor and repeat and alternate legs. 💪 Add

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Jesse Moreira-Bouchard is a cardiovascular researcher and co-principal investigator of Boston University’s Q.U.E.E.R. Lab, which seeks to improve healthcare experiences for LGBTQ+ patients and professionals. #LegacySeries #PrideMonth

Erin Kidwell was pregnant with her third child when she found out she'd need a new aortic valve. "It's barely open and it's working overtime to keep going," her doctor said. "If you weren't pregnant, you'd be in immediate surgery." Because Erin's heart was otherwise strong

Funding for lifesaving research allows heart and stroke survivors to enjoy more of life’s precious moments. Thank you to Leaf Trading Cards for supporting our fight against our nation’s number 1 killer. @Leaf_Cards is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the American Heart

Here are three things to know about using PREVENT equations for risk-based CKM syndrome management: ➡️ Quantify risk of cardiovascular disease using the PREVENT equations in patients with, or at risk for, CKM syndrome. ➡️ Calculate risk with the PREVENT equations in appropriate

CKM health is about your overall health and taking action early to prevent a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Learn more

Improving one risk factor can improve the way the body works, and slow cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM syndrome).

Previous research indicates that food is medicine (FIM) may improve health outcomes, lower health care costs and reduce food insecurity for people living with chronic diseases. Health Care by Food is working to build robust evidence demonstrating the benefits and cost