American Heart Association

$2.3M grant will allow for study of inequities in heart health care and pregnancy

11:07am July 18, 2022

Two North Carolina universities will team up for a study aimed at improving outcomes for people who are more likely to experience difficult pregnancies due to poor heart health.&n

Shoppers say they want simpler information to help them figure out which foods are healthy. But a one-size-fits-all solution may not work.

What's Healthy At The Grocery Store? Shoppers Are Often Confused, Survey Finds

6:38pm January 24, 2019

by Rebecca Ellis

A survey finds shoppers would like a symbol to help them identify healthy foods at a time when many hear conflicting advice. But creating a symbol that works for all foods is fraught with challenges.

Coconut oil's potential health benefits are outweighed by its heavy dose of saturated fat, most nutrition experts say. Saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Is Coconut Oil All It's Cracked Up To Be? Get The Facts On This Faddish Fat

11:39am December 31, 2018

by April Fulton

In the past few years, enthusiasts have touted coconut oil as the next great health food. But it contains high levels of saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

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Older adults who own dogs walk more than those who don't own dogs, and that they're moving at a good clip, a study finds.

Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise

6:36pm June 12, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

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A Metronome Can Help Set The CPR Beat

9:05am October 12, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

Good CPR requires 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute. If you go too fast or too slow it's not as effective. Researchers say using a metronome helps medical providers maintain the right pace.

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Health & Safety

Go Red For Women

9:48am January 18, 2014

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.

Health & Safety

Community Encouraged to Participate in Zumba Flash Mob & Health Fair

3:46pm January 30, 2013

by Keri Brown

February first is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association, along with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created the event to raise awareness about women's health.

A Forsyth County organization hopes a special event Friday in Winston-Salem will get the community's blood pumping.

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