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Roanoke Regional Heart and Stroke Walk celebrates 100 years of the American Heart Association
Read full article: Roanoke Regional Heart and Stroke Walk celebrates 100 years of the American Heart AssociationLocals took part in the Roanoke Regional Heart And Stroke Walk to support the American Heart Association.
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare
Read full article: How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepareLosing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day _ it also could harm your health.
Angels of Assisi partners with American Heart Association to provide free blood pressure screenings
Read full article: Angels of Assisi partners with American Heart Association to provide free blood pressure screeningsA Roanoke animal clinic is partnering with the American Heart Association to make sure pets and their owners are well taken care of.
American Heart Association prepares for the Roanoke Heart Ball this weekend
Read full article: American Heart Association prepares for the Roanoke Heart Ball this weekendThe American Heart Association is asking the community in Southwest Virginia to come together this weekend for the Roanoke Heart Ball.
How you can donate to the American Heart Association at Kroger this month
Read full article: How you can donate to the American Heart Association at Kroger this monthFebruary is American Heart Month, and Kroger is celebrating by offering customers the opportunity to donate to the American Heart Association.
American Heart Association shines a light on heart health this February
Read full article: American Heart Association shines a light on heart health this FebruaryFebruary is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association is using the month to highlight heart health and reclaiming your rhythm after the pandemic.
How you can raise awareness for cardiovascular disease
Read full article: How you can raise awareness for cardiovascular diseaseWearing red is just the start in the battle against saving lives from cardiovascular disease. According to AHA, 80% of cardiovascular disease, which includes stroke and heart disease, is preventable. While Go Red for Women Day puts a spotlight on the ladies, men are also very much impacted by cardiovascular disease. There are some risk factors you canโt control, like family history of heart disease, age and gender. Click here to check out an online tool to show how prevalent heart disease and stroke is in your community.
Roanokeโs virtual heart walk raises more than $200,000 for health research
Read full article: Roanokeโs virtual heart walk raises more than $200,000 for health researchROANOKE, Va. โ Roanokeโs annual walk to benefit the American Heart Association could not happen as normal this year due to COVID-19, but people still supported the cause from a distance. The cityโs virtual heart walk, in which small groups walked their own courses at their own pace, took place Saturday morning. โItโs great seeing how so many people from so many walks of life come together for the same purpose,โ said Jim Lull, who chaired Roanokeโs heart walk committee this year. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 650,000 Americans die of heart disease every year.
Lynchburg holds virtual Heart Walk to raise awareness about heart attacks
Read full article: Lynchburg holds virtual Heart Walk to raise awareness about heart attacksLYNCHBURG, Va. In the midst of a pandemic, the mission to raise awareness about heart attacks has not changed for Lynchburgs American Heart Association. More than 300 people took to social media Thursday to be a part of the organizations virtual Heart Walk. The event originally planned for April was canceled because of the coronavirus. Organizers said people posted pictures of themselves with their dogs taking a stroll through their neighborhood or local trails. The goal is to raise $125,000 for the Lynchburg area to help with research.
American Heart Association to honor Roanoke man battling heart defect, helping others
Read full article: American Heart Association to honor Roanoke man battling heart defect, helping othersROANOKE, Va. - A Roanoke man is preparing to be honored at the American Heart Association's 26th annual Heart Walk in Roanoke this weekend. Ben Higgins was born with a congenital heart defect that's led to a valve replacement and the removal of 5 inches of his aorta. Higgins, the Heart Walk red cap survivor spokesperson, said he's able to live a normal life, which he's dedicated to helping others at friendship rehab and organizations that he credits with saving his life. You can support people like Higgins at the Heart Walk Saturday morning. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Owning dog tied to lowering risk of dying early by 24%
Read full article: Owning dog tied to lowering risk of dying early by 24%"Dog ownership was associated with a 24% reduction in all cause mortality," said Kramer, an assistant professor in the division of endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Toronto. The meta-analysis found an even bigger benefit for people who had already had a heart attack or stroke. Heart attack survivors living alone who owned dogs had a 33% lower risk of death compared to people who did not own a dog. That's especially important after a major illness, such as a heart attack or stroke. And I think that maybe dog ownership is part of that."
Health organizations respond to Gov. Ralph Northam's comments on e-cigarettes
Read full article: Health organizations respond to Gov. Ralph Northam's comments on e-cigarettesRalph Northam announced that he is considering a ban on e-cigarettes -- and health organizations across the commonwealth are urging him to take action. The groups are calling for Northam to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products including menthol cigarettes. They're also urging him to levy a $1.80 comparable tax on all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. "The youth e-cigarette epidemic is nothing short of a public health emergency that must be urgently confronted," the statement reads. "Most kids initiate tobacco use with flavored tobacco products, making the removal of flavored e-cigarettes a critical step in addressing the epidemic and preventing tobacco use," the statement continues.
Broken heart syndrome and cancer are connected, scientists say
Read full article: Broken heart syndrome and cancer are connected, scientists sayNew research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says broken heart syndrome may be linked to cancer. Broken heart syndrome is a real thing, though it's also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. And now, new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association says broken heart syndrome may be linked to cancer. The study, published on Wednesday, found that one in six people with broken heart syndrome also developed cancer -- and they were more likely to die within five years after their diagnosis, compared to those without broken heart syndrome. For people who have either cancer or broken heart syndrome, this isn't necessarily a cause for alarm.
How does food get a heart-check mark?
Read full article: How does food get a heart-check mark?The American Heart Association created the heart-check mark as a means to certify foods and extend a stamp of approval to healthier choices on the grocery store shelves. Products with the mark must pass the group's criteria for saturated fat and cholesterol. In order to receive AHA certification, a food manufacturer must supply the dietary and nutrition information for the product. The heart-check mark is an indicator of very specific components in the foods that apply for certification. Remember, the mark does not take into account any heart unhealthy components that may be present in the products.