The Latest Breaking News from American Heart Association

Do not mistake the special shake for a healthy smoothie.

Daily serving of sugary drinks linked to 34 per cent increase in insulin resistance among boys

A systematic review of research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal, found that losing weight with lifestyle changes in an intensive behavioural weight loss programme was linked to a decrease in risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least…

Dubbed Life's Essential 8, they hold the key to the mythical fountain of youth that helps to living a longer and happier life.

Dubbed Life's Essential 8, they hold the key to the mythical fountain of youth, say scientists. The post Sticking to these 8 simple habits can help us reach a ripe old age appeared first on Talker.

New study shows link between sleep and lifestyle changes.

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up have high blood pressure.

Ask about your blood pressure at every doctor’s visit.

Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart…