Background and Purpose: When the AHA last revised these recommendations in 2000, diet was the near-exclusive emphasis. In the 2006 statement, the authors attempt to be more comprehensive by ...

Codeveloped by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross, these guidelines represent the first comprehensive update of first aid treatment recommendations since 2010. Incorporating the ...

The new research used the American Heart Association diet score, which measures a healthy diet by weighing the amount of components like fruits, vegetables, beans and nuts, whole grains ...

A nutritionist calls out which common grocery items are secretly high in sodium and how they could be affecting your health.

A diet low in saturated fats and high in ... new research no longer supports this connection. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting saturated fats to less than 6% of your ...

The amount of sugar that’s safe to eat per day may depend on several factors, such as total caloric intake, activity level, and health conditions like diabetes. Healthcare organizations like the ...

Primary care professionals have a leading role in recognizing and addressing cardiovascular disease risk factors outlined in ...

Research shows work-related stress negatively affects cardiovascular health, with implications for health behaviors and ...

The following comments from the American Heart Association have been lightly edited for clarity and length. At the American Heart Association, we’re committed to ensuring everyone has the ...

Many weight-conscious people shudder at the idea of nuts as part of a healthy diet. For years, dieters have shunned nuts because of their high fat content. Well, you can forget everything you ever ...

PDF files have become a major part of our digital lives in this cross-platform world. While simply viewing or commenting on a PDF can be accomplished with free software, there are times when we ...

Compared to some boring and flavorless diet-focused meals ... which according to the American Heart Association, is above the recommended maximum daily intake of added sugar for those assigned ...