American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2011 Scientific Sessions
September 23, 2011 13:45 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Tips from the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2011 Scientific Sessions:
Walt Disney Dolphin Resort, Orlando,...
Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Benefit Patients After Mini or Mild Stroke
September 22, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 22, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Study Highlights:
Cardiac rehabilitation appears to benefit patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild, non-disabling stroke...
American Heart Association Praises UN Agreement on Non-Communicable Diseases
September 21, 2011 10:00 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Heart Association on Wednesday praised the United Nations agreement to fight non-communicable diseases globally and urged world leaders to...
American Heart Association Urging Action at UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases
September 19, 2011 17:33 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of the U.S. delegation at this week's United Nations summit on non-communicable diseases, the American Heart Association and American Stroke...
Emergency Treatment for Heart Attack Improving but Delays Still Occur
September 19, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study highlights:
Although improvements have been made in emergency heart attack treatment, delays still occur, particularly in transferring patients to hospitals that perform artery-opening...
American Heart Association Offers Scholarships to Multicultural Women
September 19, 2011 13:19 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Heart Association is offering scholarships to multicultural women interested in healthcare careers. As part of its Go Red For Women awareness...
An Apple or Pear a Day May Keep Strokes Away
September 15, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Study Highlights:
Eating apples and pears may help prevent stroke.
While high consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with lower stroke...
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Lower Heart Failure Risk
September 13, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
Adults who don't smoke, maintain a healthy weight, get regular physical activity and eat vegetables lowered their heart failure risk.
Each additional healthy behavior...
Elizabeth Banks and Go Red For Women Release 'Just a Little Heart Attack'
September 13, 2011 02:00 ET
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American Heart Association
DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emmy-nominated actress Elizabeth Banks directs and stars in the first-ever Go Red For Women short film "Just a Little Heart Attack," inspired by the...
Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure One Year Faster Than Whites
September 12, 2011 16:00 ET
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American Heart Association
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Study Highlights:
Blacks at risk of having high blood pressure develop the condition one year before whites and have a 35 percent...