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Statement Highlights: Fewer than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. meet suggested targets to reduce elevated heart disease risk
Statement Highlights: High blood pressure during pregnancy remains a major cause of maternal and fetal pregnancy-related complications and death, and
Statement Highlights: In a new statement on diet and heart health, the American Heart Association presents 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating
Statement Highlights: Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated 1-6% of...
American Heart Association Statement Highlights: Physical activity is the optimal first treatment choice for adults with mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol who otherwise have low heart disease risk. About 21% of adults in the U.S. with mild to moderately raised blood pressure and 28-37% of those with mild to moderate elevated cholesterol levels may be best served by a prescription for lifestyle-only treatment, which includes increasing physical activity. Doctors can promote physical activity with their patients by asking them about activity levels at every visi...