Scientific Statements/Guidelines - American Heart Association
Jackson banking executive spearheads local women’s heart health movement
June 01, 2026
JACKSON, MS, June 1, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in metro Jackson and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for...
Lifesaving hands-only CPR kiosk finds a new home at Molloy University
June 01, 2026
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., June 1, 2026 — The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, today held a ribbon cutting to mark the new home of its Hands-Only CPR training kiosk at Molloy University....
3 ways to take health and safety into your hands this summer
June 01, 2026
BURLINGTON, Vt., June 1, 2026 — Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, and too often people hesitate to step in because they believe CPR can only be performed by medical professionals. During CPR and AED Awareness Week, the American Heart...
¿Vienes a leer en el verano? Quédate para medirte la presión arterial en18 bibliotecas del Valle Central
June 01, 2026
Fresno, California, 1 de junio de 2026 — Las personas que visiten 18 bibliotecas del Valle Central ahora pueden medir su presión arterial, y conocerla y controlarla, ya que es un factor de riesgo importante de ataques al corazón y de derrames...
Coming for summer reading? Stay for a blood pressure check at 18 Central Valley libraries
June 01, 2026
Fresno, Calif., June 1, 2026 —Patrons across 18 Central Valley libraries will now be able to check their blood pressure and manage a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. The resources are available as part of Libraries with Heart by the...
Fans can learn Hands-Only CPR at FIFA Fan Festivals and Fan Zones in four U.S. host cities
June 01, 2026
DALLAS, JUNE 1, 2026 — More than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals in the United States each year, and immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. In honor of National CPR and...
Take Pride in learning CPR: You may save the life of someone you love
June 01, 2026
DALLAS, June 1, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, research shows that experiences related to stigma, discrimination and chronic stress can influence long‑term cardiovascular health.[1] The Association’s scientific statement on...
Muévase más para tener mejor salud, no solo un mejor peso
June 01, 2026
Aspectos destacados de la declaración: La actividad física regular mejora la presión arterial, la sensibilidad a la insulina, los niveles de colesterol y la aptitud cardiorespiratoria en adultos con sobrepeso u obesidad, independientemente de la...
Move more for your health, not just for the scale
June 01, 2026
Statement Highlights: Regular physical activity improves blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with overweight or obesity, independent of weight loss, according to a new scientific statement...
Twin Cities Heart Walk strives to make every household CPR-ready
May 30, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, May 30, 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....
Harnessing technology to strengthen emergency response in Chicago
May 29, 2026
CHICAGO, MAY 27, 2026 — When someone experiences a cardiac arrest, heart attack or stroke, fast, coordinated care can make the difference between life and death. Approximately 2,600 to 3,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) occur in Chicago each...
Browns Denzel Ward and Olympian Katie Moon lead Cleveland campaign urging residents to act as first responders
May 29, 2026
CLEVELAND, OH, June 1, 2026 — Cleveland Browns cornerback and American Heart Association Nation of Lifesavers™ NFL Player Ambassador Denzel Ward, alongside local Olympic gold medalist pole vaulter Katie Moon, are taking their impact beyond the field and...
CDC data signal potential coverage losses as policy decisions threaten access to care
May 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28, 2026 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released estimates of health insurance coverage based on data from the 2025 National Health Interview Survey. Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American...
The lowdown on high blood pressure: what the Hispanic community needs to know
May 28, 2026
DALLAS, May. 28, 2026 — High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” and it is a disproportionate challenge facing Hispanic and Latino communities. Among Hispanic and Latino adults, more than half of the men and...
The lowdown on high blood pressure: what you need to know
May 28, 2026
DALLAS, May 28, 2026 — High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is why the American Heart Association, the world’s...
Understanding High Blood Pressure: Key Facts for Black Communities
May 28, 2026
DALLAS, May 28, 2026 — High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for heart disease and stroke, yet, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and many don’t even know it. That is why the American Heart Association, the world’s...
Todo lo que hay que saber sobre la presión arterial alta: lo que la comunidad hispana debe saber
May 28, 2026
DALLAS, 28 de mayo del 2026 — La presión arterial alta (sitio web en inglés), también conocida como hipertensión, suele denominarse el “asesino silencioso” y supone un desafío desproporcionado para las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Entre los adultos...
Browns’ Denzel Ward leads Cleveland campaign urging residents to act as first responder
May 28, 2026
CLEVELAND, May 28, 2026 — Cleveland Browns cornerback and American Heart Association Nation of Lifesavers™ NFL Player Ambassador Denzel Ward is taking his impact beyond the field and into the heart of the city appearing on new billboards across Cleveland...
Maryland government relations lead receives Joan Stine Award for leadership in tobacco control
May 27, 2026
BALTIMORE, May 27, 2026 — The American Heart Association proudly announces that Laura Hale, the organization’s region senior lead for state government relations in Maryland, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Joan Stine Award, one of the state’s...
3 ways Alaskans can take health and safety into their own hands this summer
May 27, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska, May, 27, 2026 — Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, and too often people hesitate to step in because they believe CPR can only be performed by medical professionals. During CPR and AED Awareness Week, the American Heart...