By Jodi Helmer, American Heart Association News After a week of remote work in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Denise Castille was packing up her desk and preparing to leave for the…
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What is commotio cordis, which NFL player Damar Hamlin says stopped his heart?
By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Damar Hamlin has confirmed the cause of his near-fatal collapse on “Monday Night Football” as commotio cordis, a rare event caused by a…
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Children can have high blood pressure, too. Here’s what to know.
By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News High blood pressure – sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because it can do serious heart and brain damage before symptoms appear…
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Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk
By American Heart Association: Stroke Journal Report Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and making…
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As COVID-19 cases increase, preventing a second heart attack or stroke is vital
By American Heart Association Reducing risk of another event and staying as healthy as possible is more important than ever As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders…
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Taking blood pressure at home may better predict heart problem in black adults
By American Heart Association News Checking blood pressure at home or elsewhere outside a doctor’s office could help predict a certain heart problem among black adults better than the same…