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07/21/2025

The American Heart Association says summertime family reunions are a good time to talk about your family health history and how it can play an important role in heart disease.

Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, say knowing your family health history is an important step to reducing your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

“Many people gather for family reunions throughout the summer and there will be lots of trips down memory lane and stories shared from past generations. As you’re reminiscing, it’s a good time to find out more about your family health history. Did Great-Grandma Agnes pass away from a heart attack? Did Uncle Bob survive a stroke? Knowing that you have a history of cardiovascular disease among your relatives is important, because it can mean you are at an increased risk of also having a heart attack or stroke,” said Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer president, senior vice president of Women's Health and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health of Northwell Health in New York City. “Once you recognize you may be at increased risk, you can take some important steps to stay healthy.”

Rosen said that having a family history of heart disease or stroke isn’t a death sentence, but it should be a wake-up call. While you may be genetically predisposed to cardiovascular disease, there are a lot of factors that are within your control to lower your overall risk.

DALLAS, July 1, 2025 — Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, say knowing your family health...

07/20/2025

The toasted tortillas provide a crispy base for this delicious Mexican dinner.

07/20/2025

For National Ice Cream Day, try out this creamy all-fruit “ice cream” is a delicious way to boost both fruit and fiber intake. Easy to prep the night before to ensure a refreshing treat is ready for kids of all ages.

This creamy all-fruit “ice cream” is a delicious way to boost both fruit and fiber intake. Easy to prep the night before to ensure a refreshing treat is ready for kids of all ages.

07/18/2025

Children exposed before birth to synthetic compounds called “forever chemicals” had higher blood pressure during their teenage years, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. The study is also being presented today at the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Conference in Boston.

The association between prenatal exposure to forever chemicals and elevated blood pressure was more pronounced among boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a large group of human-made chemicals used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. People are most exposed to PFAS through drinking water, food and household products, such as food packaging, nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, and personal care products. They are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily and can build up in the environment or in the body over time.

According to previous research, almost everyone in the world is exposed to PFAS through what they eat or drink, breathe or absorb through the skin. In addition, PFAS may also affect the rapidly developing fetus, a particularly sensitive time for exposure to toxic pollutants.

Previous studies have also noted that high blood pressure in children increased worldwide between 2000 and 2015, raising the future risk for heart disease and stroke.

Research Highlights: Being exposed to synthetic compounds called “forever chemicals” before birth was linked to higher systolic (top number) blood pressure in children, especially during their adolescent years. Compared to other children, the risk of...

07/16/2025

During the summer – and year-round – our bodies crave water. There’s no way to live without it. But just how much do we really need every day to stay healthy?

The answer can get complicated.

“It’s hard to find an exact amount because it’s variable based on your age, where you live, whether it’s hot and humid, or cold and dry. Are you male or female, more active or less active,” said Ilyse Schapiro, a registered dietitian with nutrition counseling practices in New York and Connecticut.

Studies have shown that water keeps the mind and body healthy, transporting nutrients, removing waste, regulating body temperature and keeping the cells working.

Although the total amount varies by age, gender and body composition, our bodies are 55 percent to 78 percent water.

The Food and Nutrition Board at the federal Institute of Medicine offers an estimate on a healthy balance of water for adult men and women. It suggests men have about 3.7 liters daily. That’s about 15, 8-ounce glasses. Women should have about 2.7 liters, or 11 glasses.

But drinking water isn’t the only way to stay hydrated. Most people get about 20 percent of their water from food.

Dr. Michael Sayre, an emergency medicine doctor at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, said most people can – and should – listen to their body and brain.

During the summer – and year-round – our bodies crave water. There’s no way to live without it. But just how much do we really need every day to stay healthy?

07/14/2025

Staying hydrated benefits your body.

What is hydration?
Your body needs water to function. Hydration is the process of replacing water within your body.

Why is hydration important?
Staying hydrated helps your heart pump blood through the body, and helps to rid the body of waste. It also helps to regulate body temperature.

What are sources of hydration?
Water is best. Water-rich foods (like fruits and veggies) also work to hydrate you.

Rethink what you drink.
Avoid sugary fruit juices and sodas. (Even many “sports drinks” are high in sugar and calories.) Caffeinated beverages cause you to lose fluids and become less hydrated.

Staying well-hydrated.
Each person is different. But, in general, experts recommend about 15 and a half cups (or 3.7 liters) of fluids per day for men, and about 11 and a half cups (or 2.7 liters) of fluids per day for women. (Note that’s cups, not glasses. Drinking glasses and water bottles often hold more than one cup.)

Make hydration a habit.
Our “Habit Coach” videos unpack the science behind habits. Make good hydration a daily routine.

This infographic from the American Heart Association shows the importance of hydration, the benefits of hydration and how to make hydration a habit.

07/13/2025

This colorful, tropical summertime salad is so super simple and delicious. It's the perfect side dish at your next backyard barbecue.

07/12/2025

It's National Swimming Pool Day!

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07/11/2025

It’s only the first day of summer and record high temperatures are already being reported across much of the U.S. with a forecasted heatwave that could smash records in the Northeast and Midwest That’s prompted the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, to issue important warnings about taking extra precautions to stay safe in extremely high temperatures.

According to the U.S. Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1,200 people die in the U.S. each year as a direct cause of extreme heat. That number is rising substantially – as is the number of people dying from heat related-cardiovascular disease. A study published in the American Heart Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation predicts that cardiovascular disease deaths related to extreme heat may more than double over the next two decades.

Heat and dehydration cause the heart to work harder, putting it under significant stress. This can be particularly problematic for those with heart conditions and older adults. Certain heart medications, such as beta blockers, ace receptor blockers, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and diuretics (which deplete the body of sodium), can exaggerate the body’s response to heat. The Association suggests those who have been prescribed these medications take extra precautions during heat waves but continue to take their medications unless told otherwise by their health care professional.

Precautions to take during these hot days of summer:

DALLAS, es are already being reported across much of the U.S. with a

07/09/2025

Food is medicine (FIM) programs that incorporate healthy food into health care for people with or at high risk for chronic disease show great potential in improving diet quality and food security, but additional research is needed to understand clinical outcomes, according to a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in the U.S conducted by the American Heart Association. The findings point to the need for efforts such as the Association’s Health Care by Food™ initiative to address critical gaps in the research to improve understanding of FIM’s impact on long-term clinical outcomes for patients.

The Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, published these findings and future directions today in a scientific statement, “A Systematic Review of ’Food Is Medicine’ Randomized Controlled Trials for Noncommunicable Disease in the United States,“ in the Association’s flagship journal Circulation.

The scientific statement underscores the growing potential of FIM programs based on a systematic review of 14 randomized controlled trials looking at the impact of FIM interventions, such as produce prescriptions, medically tailored groceries and medically tailored meals. The review found great potential for improvements among patients in diet quality and food security, both key metrics for improving health. But improvements in outcomes including hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure and body mass index were inconsistent. This may have been due to factors such as small sample size and short study duration. The findings point to the need for larger, better-designed studies.

“Scientific studies show that food is medicine programs incorporating healthy food into health care hold great promise to address the rising incidence and cost of cardiometabolic diseases and other chronic conditions caused by poor diet,” said Hilary K. Seligman, M.D., M.A.S., American Heart Association volunteer, chair of the scientific advisory writing group and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. “By addressing gaps in the research with more rigorous studies on food is medicine, we’ll determine how best to design and implement these programs to improve the health of people with chronic disease and those at high risk.”

Statement Highlights: The American Heart Association defines ‘food is medicine' as the provision of healthy foods prescribed within a health care setting to prevent, manage and treat diet-related chronic disease. A systematic review of randomized ...

07/07/2025

Living in a U.S. coastal county bordered by ocean waters with very high concentrations of microplastics may increase the risk of heart and metabolic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease and stroke. This risk was higher compared to residents of coastal counties with low levels of microplastic pollution in nearby waters, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

“This is one of the first large-scale studies to suggest that living near waters heavily polluted with microplastics may be linked to chronic health conditions. Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue – it may also be a public health issue,” said Sarju Ganatra, M.D., senior author of the study, medical director of sustainability, vice chair of research in the department of medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, and president of Sustain Health Solutions.

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, the width of a new pencil eraser or smaller. Nanoplastics are even smaller, invisible to the naked eye, and measuring smaller than one-thousandth of a millimeter. Both sizes of plastic particles come from the chemical breakdown (decomposition) of larger plastic waste, including food packaging (like single-use water bottles), synthetic fabrics and personal care products. Micro and nanoplastics have been found in drinking water, seafood and the air. Seawater intrusion, which is a natural process where seawater mixes with groundwater resources, is reported extensively in coastal areas and results in a high concentration of various contaminants including microplastics in groundwater aquifers in coastal areas, according to the study.

Research Highlights: A study of microplastics in U.S. coastal waters found that residents of counties adjacent to the most heavily microplastic-polluted waters had significantly higher rates of Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease (plaque-clogged ...

07/06/2025

A zucchini slaw is a refreshing and unique twist for this Mexican, seafood entrée fish taco recipe, which packs a wallop of flavor while also hitting all the healthy criteria. For a quicker recipe preparation, use pre-shredded “zoodles” and carrots. Make sure to assemble each taco one at a time; the corn tortillas get too soggy if tacos are assembled in advance. For more of a spicy pop in the jerk seasoning, increase the cayenne pepper. Use the remaining seasoning for pork chops, boneless chicken breasts, or even other fish like salmon.

A zucchini slaw is a refreshing and unique twist for this Mexican, seafood entrée fish taco recipe, which pack a wallop of flavor while also hitting all the healthy criteria

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