As the severity of high blood pressure rises, the risk of stroke rises almost twice as quickly in women compared with men, according to a new study. Published Tuesday in the journal Hypertension, the research raises the question of whether sex-specific guidelines may be needed for controlling high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the most
Dr. Valentin Fuster to receive Heart of Gold Award New York, NY August 6, 2019 — The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives announced today that Chris Hariegel and Howard Weinstein of Compass One Healthcare will serve as Event Co-Chairs of the New York City
Access to affordable healthy food is good for our hearts and good for our city For immediate release New York, NY August 1, 2019 — The American Heart Association supports New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s plan to combat food inequality. Affordable healthy food is a cornerstone to our mission, and we remain deeply
