Kids with sleep apnea into teen years could develop high blood pressure
May 21, 2021
Children who don't outgrow obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as adolescents, a long-term study says.
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Discrimination may change heart structure in Hispanic adults
May 21, 2021
Hispanic Americans who experience discrimination may be more likely to have a higher left atrial volume index, a measure linked with cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
Exercising in short bursts may be as good for longevity as doing it all at once
May 21, 2021
The more steps you take throughout the day, the longer you might live, new research shows.
Stressful presidential elections may impact heart health
May 20, 2021
Stress related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election may have worsened high blood pressure and increased irregular heart rhythms in people with underlying heart conditions, two studies suggest.
Black people in rural areas more likely than white people to die from diabetes, high blood pressure
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity
May 20, 2021
A new study of microbes in a baby's gut suggests levels of some bacteria may predict whether a child will develop overweight or obesity.
Is it normal aging or early signs of dementia?
May 19, 2021
How the brain responds to challenges is far more indicative of the cognitive loss that leads to dementia than occasional lapses in memory, health experts say.
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.
Is all exercise equal? How to balance workouts to create the ideal fitness plan
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.
Too much belly fat, even for people with a healthy BMI, raises heart risks
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.