A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month and the American Stroke Association wants you to know how to reduce your … Read more

Lindsay Colle recently joined the American Heart Association in Maine as development director for the Go Red for Women campaign. She will be responsible for all campaign-related fundraising and events, … Read more

By Mark Calkins My heart disease journey started when I was 10 years old.  I was in the school gym one day and blacked out. I was taken to the … Read more

Cardiovascular disease, which includes stroke, is the leading cause of death in Maine. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, is finalizing preparations … Read more

Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, … Read more

For nearly two decades, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign has raised awareness about women’s greatest health threat – cardiovascular disease. As the campaign celebrates 20 years … Read more

By Denise Taddeo, Portland, ME Having a stroke at age 34, just 9 months after giving birth to my son, was shocking to say the least. Even more inconceivable, I … Read more