Scientific Statements/Guidelines - American Heart Association
Perimenopause may offer a “window of opportunity” for heart disease prevention in women
May 13, 2026
Research Highlights: Women should undergo screening for cardiovascular risk factors throughout adulthood, however, perimenopause, which is the transition into menopause, offers a “window of opportunity” to reassess risk and prompt lifestyle changes,...
Silver Spring elementary school awarded grant to improve student health
May 12, 2026
SILVER SPRING, Md. May 6, 2026 — Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States live with obesity — the same number of children who get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. To support student health and well-being in the Greater...
Young father of three survives stroke, encourages Austin to B.E. F.A.S.T.
May 12, 2026
AUSTIN, May 15, 2026 — When Matt Hokenson suffered a stroke at just 42 years old, he learned firsthand that stroke can affect anyone, at any time – and that acting fast can save a life. This week, Matt is turning his experience into a message of hope and...
St. Louis construction industry leader paves the way in local American Heart Association’s Hard Hats with Heart campaign
May 12, 2026
ST. LOUIS, May 8, 2026 — Heart disease disproportionately affects the construction industry. The highly stressful and physically demanding nature of the work often leads to increased rates of cardiac arrest and heart attacks. That’s why the American...
Inland Empire Heart and Stroke Walk aims to make one person per household CPR-ready
May 12, 2026
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 12, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, approximately 436,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest each year — most often outside a hospital....
Local health system executive to lead 2026 Heart Walk and citywide push for CPR readiness
May 12, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or...
Napavine Elementary receives grant to improve cardiac emergency preparedness
May 11, 2026
Napavine, Wash., May 11, 2026—Cardiac emergencies can happen without warning in classrooms, in hallways and on athletic fields — and when they do, every second counts. More than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year in...
New study explores how to improve diagnosis of a frequently missed heart condition
May 11, 2026
DALLAS, May 11, 2026 — Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an increasingly recognized yet frequently underdiagnosed cause of heart failure, particularly among older adults. The American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke...
2026 Rochester Heart Ball unites community leaders for longer, healthier lives
May 09, 2026
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 9, 2026 — Rochester raises over $300,000 to support the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease (CVD). On Saturday, the 2026 Rochester Heart Ball brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors of...
Oregon Supreme Court upholds local authority to limit flavored tobacco sales
May 08, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore., May 8, 2026 — The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, is encouraged by today’s Oregon Supreme Court decision in Schwartz et al. v. Washington County, affirming that local communities can limit the sale...
Local youth heart survivor honored at 2026 Central Virginia Heart Ball
May 07, 2026
RICHMOND, VA, April 07, 2026 — Lilly Martin, a five-year-old congenital heart defect survivor from Louisa County, was formally recognized at the 2026 Central Virginia Heart Ball. After overcoming several health challenges at a young age, Martin has...
State’s top Kids Heart Challenge participant Grant Greene to be honored at June 2 Northwest Arkansas Naturals game
May 07, 2026
SPRINGDALE, Ark., May 7, 2026 — Arkansas’ top Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser, Grant Greene, will be honored with the ceremonial first pitch at the Northwest Arkansas Naturals game on Tuesday, June 2, at Arvest Ballpark, celebrating his leadership and...
Updated SNAP retailer standards are an important step in advancing nutrition security
May 07, 2026
WASHINGTON D.C., May 7, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a final rule updating retailer stocking standards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The rule is designed to help ensure SNAP-authorized stores...
Capital Area Heart Walk aims to make one person per household CPR-ready
May 07, 2026
Baton Rouge, La., May 7, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, approximately 436,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest each year — most often outside a hospital....
La escuela primaria Great Northern recibe una subvención para mejorar la preparación ante emergencias cardíacas
May 07, 2026
Spokane, Washington, 7 de mayo de 2026—Las emergencias cardíacas pueden ocurrir sin previo aviso en salones, pasillos y campos deportivos, y cuando ocurren, cada segundo cuenta. Más de 23.000 niños sufren paro cardíaco fuera de un hospital cada año en...
Great Northern Elementary receives grant to improve cardiac emergency preparedness
May 07, 2026
Spokane, Wash., May 7, 2026—Cardiac emergencies can happen without warning in classrooms, in hallways and on athletic fields — and when they do, every second counts. More than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year in...
Muscle loss, weak grip and slow walking pace linked to higher stroke risk
May 07, 2026
Research Highlights: · Muscle loss, weaker grip and a slower pace of walking were associated with a higher risk of stroke in an analysis of health records for more than 480,000 adults in the UK Biobank. · People with low muscle strength...
NWSL’S Seattle Reign FC participate in Hands-Only CPR and AED training
May 06, 2026
SEATTLE, May 6, 2026 — With sudden cardiac arrest claiming thousands of lives each year, the Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) teamed up with the American Heart Association to equip players, coaches and staff with lifesaving...
Boston executives named co-chairs of Lawyers Have Heart 5K
May 06, 2026
BOSTON, May 6, 2026 — The American Heart Association has named Brian Christie, a managing director at FTI Consulting, and Alexander B. Roitman, a corporate partner at Seyfarth, as co-chairs of the Lawyers Have Heart 5K, set for Thursday, June 4, at...
Austin teen ranks top 10 nationally in fight to end heart disease
May 06, 2026
AUSTIN, May 6, 2026 — A Westlake High School student has ranked in the top 10 nationwide after raising more than $56,000 to fight the nation’s No. 1 killer – cardiovascular disease. Leading a team of 17 high school girls as part of the American Heart...