American Heart Association

“Whole Grain” Label Not the Whole Story

Whole grain this, and whole grain that.

The ads, the labels, the packaging shout whole grain, but what else is in there, and are these products always better for you?

High Salt Intake Linked to Blood Vessel Damage

A Harvard Medical School study says eating a high-salt diet for several years may damage blood vessels — increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure.

Hospitalizations Double for Kids with High Blood Pressure

A new University of Michigan study finds that hospitalizations for children with high blood pressure and related charges dramatically increased during the 10 years ending in 2006.

Fitness Cuts High Blood Pressure Risk

If you have a family history of high blood pressure, you may be able to significantly reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure with moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness.

Optimism Boosts Heart Health

Over the last few decades numerous studies have shown negative states, such as depression, anger, anxiety, and hostility, to be detrimental to heart health.

In the first systematic review on this topic to date, Harvard School of Public Health researchers found Continue reading »