February is American Heart Month and a time to spread awareness about the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease.

About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and too few have it under control.

On a picturesque Saturday morning in November, just before the Thanksgiving holiday, more than 1,500 walkers joined the American Heart Association at its annual Miami-Dade Heart Walk. The event was held at Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus.

The American Heart Association is celebrating its centennial year of fighting heart disease and stroke in South Florida.

According to the most recent report from the American Heart Association, nearly half of Americans over the age of 20 have high blood pressure which adds up to more than 122 million people.

The American Heart Association recently distributed more than 350 self-monitoring blood pressure kits in Liberty City, in partnership with Empower “U”, Inc. Community Health Center.

Earlier this month, more than 6,000 South Floridians came together for the 2024 Broward Heart Walk.

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day _ it also could harm your health.

A study of more than 83,000 women found one out of four, or 25 percent, will develop irregular heart rhythms after menopause.

Friday, September 28, 2023, marks World Heart Day and a recent study is revealing a new risk for heart disease among men.

A statement released by the American Heart Association on Monday, is highlighting the link between heavy metals in the environment and cardiovascular disease.

A healthy heart is a giving heart.

The American Heart Association is encouraging at least one person in every household to learn “hands-only” CPR.

According to the American Heart Association, there are at least 240,000 coronary artery bypass surgeries performed every year.

A retired Hialeah firefighter is accused of selling American Heart Association life support certifications without giving recipients the proper training, potentially making hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said Friday.

For years, D’Arealis Dennard had difficulty breathing, something doctors told his mother was the result of bronchitis. She had no idea that her son actually suffered from a syndrome that would ultimately damage his heart.

As we enter the height of air travel season, the American Heart Association is underscoring the importance of automatic defibrillators, or AEDs on planes and in airports.

Each day, more than 3,500 kids begin vaping, according to the American Heart Association.

“The treatment for my specific form of cancer was to take this drug called her pet in and hercepton it works negatively on your heart,” Swann said. A team at the Cleveland Clinic Weston found Swann’s heart was so weak she needed a pacemaker before she could begin her cancer treatment. “And therefore we can have a win-win by completion of cancer treatment, which is lifesaving, but without the risk of heart damage,” said Dr. Diego Sadler, a cardio-oncology specialist. AdSadler said some patients like Swann may come before cancer treatment, while others are seen during or after treatment if problems develop as a result of exposure to chemotherapy and radiation. Those at high risk for adverse heart reactions during cancer treatment include people with high blood pressure, diabetes and those who smoke.

Health risks from high blood pressure can include stroke, heart failure, heart attack, kidney disease, sexual dysfunction, vision loss and more. Statistics from American Heart Association. (American Heart Association)But here’s the thing: self-measured blood pressure monitoring is a proven approach that’s associated with improved blood pressure control, according to the American Heart Association. “During COVID-19, our priority remains the wellbeing of our most vulnerable community members,” said American Heart Association Executive Director Jennifer Campbell. (American Heart Association)“One of our board priorities this year is empowering individuals to better manage their hypertension,” said Jonathan DeLuca, immediate-past chairman of the American Heart Association, Greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale board.

It can be in the morning, afternoon, at night before bed, or heck, even at 3 a.m.

WESTON, Fla. – Another mixed message has been sent for menopausal and post-menopausal women regarding the use of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, to protect against heart disease. That is once again raising questions about the benefit versus the risk of HRT for CVD. Sahni said the AHA statement emphasizes the importance of monitoring a woman’s health during mid-life in order to apply early intervention measures to maintain a healthy heart. And a recent meta-analysis finds that younger women with a history of breast cancer are less likely to get pregnant compared to the general public and their babies face a higher risk of certain adverse outcomes. Additional analysis suggested that these risks appeared to be driven by treatment with chemotherapy.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – For a third consecutive year, the American Heart Association is hosting the Move with HEART Survivor Fashion Show to celebrate survivors of heart disease and stroke. “The Move with HEART Survivor Fashion Show is an opportunity to honor and celebrate those strong and brave individuals from our community that have battled heart disease or stroke and have come out as warriors,” said Jennifer Campbell, executive director of the American Heart Association. The goal of the Move with HEART Survivor Fashion Show is also to highlight the importance of living an active lifestyle. Along with the fashion show, the event will feature family-friendly activities, heart-healthy cooking demos, a mobile bus giving produce, hands-only CPR training, live entertainment and more. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

On average, infants consumed a teaspoon of added sugar a day while toddlers consumed about 6 teaspoons a day. "We did however find differences in added sugars consumption by race and Hispanic origin," Herrick said. "For example, non-Hispanic Asian toddlers consumed the fewest added sugars at around 3.7 teaspoons [a day]. Non-Hispanic Black toddlers consumed the most added sugars at about 8.2 teaspoons [a day]." However, nutritionists warn that added sugars at these ages is a concern due to the impact on future taste and food preferences.

"Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduction in all cause mortality," said Kramer, an assistant professor in the division of endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Toronto. The meta-analysis found an even bigger benefit for people who had already had a heart attack or stroke. Heart attack survivors living alone who owned dogs had a 33% lower risk of death compared to people who did not own a dog. That's especially important after a major illness, such as a heart attack or stroke. And I think that maybe dog ownership is part of that."

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says broken heart syndrome may be linked to cancer. Broken heart syndrome is a real thing, though it's also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. And now, new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says broken heart syndrome may be linked to cancer. The study, published on Wednesday, found that one in six people with broken heart syndrome also developed cancer -- and they were more likely to die within five years after their diagnosis, compared to those without broken heart syndrome. For people who have either cancer or broken heart syndrome, this isn't necessarily a cause for alarm.

WebMD advocates cardiovascular exertion as the most effective exercise, with stretching and weight training playing a supporting role. Cardiovascular ActivityThe Franklin Institute's Center for Innovation in Science Learning offers some tips to help on the road to heart health that can be incorporated into everyday life. Good forms of cardiovascular exercise include swimming, which is an overall body workout and which really gets your heart pumping. Running is well known for its overall health benefits and has a great impact on heart health in particular. ResultsAccording to the American Heart Association a lack of exercise is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is strongly linked to heart attacks.

The American Heart Association created the heart-check mark as a means to certify foods and extend a stamp of approval to healthier choices on the grocery store shelves. Products with the mark must pass the group's criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol. If the total fat is derived from non-whole-oat sources, the cutoff is 3 g. The product must also contain 0.75 g or more of whole-oat soluble fiber. The heart-check mark is an indicator of very specific components in the foods that apply for certification. Remember, the mark does not take into account any heart unhealthy components that may be present in the products.

According to the American Heart Association, a healthy diet can help alleviate three major risk factors for heart disease: high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess body weight. Fruits And VegetablesThe AHA advises that people eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Breads, Cereal, Grains And PastaA healthy heart diet includes at least six servings of grain products, according to the AHA. Children should have two or more servings, and teens and older adults need four or more servings every day. Diet Can Help Lower High Blood PressureYour diet can also help keep your blood pressure low.