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Heart attack and gym: Is there a real connection? 

Symptoms of six common cardiovascular diseases often overlap and vary over time and by sex, the AHA says in a new state of the science compendium.

August 18, 2022—The American Heart Association (AHA) announced the publication of a “state of the science” review of the latest rese

Social isolation and loneliness are associated with about a 30% increased risk of heart attack or stroke, or death from either, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

More than 4 decades of research has clearly demonstrated that social isolation and loneliness carry cardiovascular risks, a new American Heart Association scientific statement concludes.

Below is Alston & Bird's Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and...

Although many individuals born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives.

The psychological needs of people with congenital heart disease remain largely unmet despite research suggesting mental health support is critical for quality of life, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.Although people with congenital heart disease face an elevated prevalence of clinically significant psychological distress, mental health treatment for them is

A new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement advocates urgent action to curb e-cigarette use among adolescents, citing an increased lifetime risk for cardio-pulmonary harm.

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products has adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease over the course of the life of people who use e-cigarettes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal, Circulation: Research.