AHA News' most-read health equity stories of 2023
Dec 20, 2023
Cardiovascular disease impacts U.S. populations in different ways. These are the health equity topics readers were most interested in this year.
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AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2023
Dec 18, 2023
Menopause can put women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's among the topics that drew the most readers this year.
Keeping cultural traditions heart-healthy can make all spirits bright this holiday season
Dec 13, 2023
Among Hispanic families, holiday foods may lead to overindulgence – a challenge when a loved one has heart issues.
She was dancing at a silent disco when symptoms hit. Something was wrong with her heart.
Dec 11, 2023
Tami Nutt of Waco, Texas, thought she was having a heart attack during a silent disco party. Turns out, it was something else: broken heart syndrome.
Heart abnormalities in older Hispanic women linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy
Dec 5, 2023
Hypertension during pregnancy increases the risk of changes in heart structure and function later in life, a new study of Hispanic women suggests.
Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause
Dec 4, 2023
Middle-aged women with insomnia, poor sleep quality and other sleep disturbances may have worse cardiovascular health, a new study finds.
Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome
Dec 1, 2023
Hysterectomies, with or without ovarian preservation, may be linked to a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome, new research suggests.
For green spaces to be most beneficial to health, they need to be walkable
Nov 30, 2023
The positive health effects of green space may not just be about where you live, but how easily you can access nature, according to new research.
Social determinants of health linked to faster genetic aging
Nov 29, 2023
New research suggests epigenetic changes may partly explain why social factors affect heart health.
Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease
Nov 27, 2023
A new study reveals alarming shortfalls in follow-up care after pregnancy for women with gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.