August 3 is National Watermelon Day; however, the truth is that watermelon is a summer staple that we love to celebrate all season long! Not only is it delicious but it’s also good for your heart health. It is cholesterol-free, fat-free and sodium-free. Befitting its name, watermelon is about 92% water. Where watermelon really stands
The American Heart Association says that high blood pressure is the “silent killer” because there are no obvious symptoms to indicate that something is wrong. However, high blood pressure can develop over time and can lead to serious health consequences such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and more. According to the New York City
Many people view the summertime as a time to kick back, relax a little bit, and enjoy the warm weather. That mindset also often sets the stage for overconsumption of alcohol. An analysis of seven international research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal, found a clear association between increases in systolic (top-number)
According to the National Weather Service (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), a heat wave is defined as at least three consecutive days with temperatures of at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit. With temperatures forecasted to reach 90 degrees and above from today, Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29, now it is a great time
Blueberry Mango Smoothie, Blueberry Muffins, and Blueberry Pancakes; all delicacies that have one thing in common- blueberries. July is National Blueberry Month and in honor of this celebration, Daniela Vega, our NYC Intern of Impact, spoke to Heather Hodson, RDN, CDCES from NYU Langone Health, about its health benefits. This staple summer fruit is packed
Today, we celebrate the first anniversary of the eighth metric to be added to the Life’s Essential checklist- Sleep Duration. Sleep is an important factor for health because it enables the body to repair and be fit and ready for another day. Unfortunately, more than one third of US adults sleep less than the recommended
The largest celebrations of Pride Month are being held this weekend in New York City with The MArch through midtown Manhattan to the Village, the 31st Annual NYC Dyke March and the Queer Liberation March happening this last weekend of June. The American Heart Association is proud to celebrate it’s allies and staff advocating for
This week marks what promises to be a memorable one for the American Heart in New York City as we celebrate health awareness, a special event, and an upcoming anniversary. Read more to see what makes this week important and stay tuned as we broadcast content surrounding the many events and tributes to success. Let’s
As senioritis began to kick in towards the end of my last semester, so did the stress and pressure of finding and securing a job post-graduation. It is almost every senior’s nightmare to leave college not knowing what they want to do with the rest of their lives and not have any position ready. Luckily for
Stroke Month is an opportunity to raise awareness and learn about the risk factor for stroke and stroke prevention. This is a great opportunity to uplift a few of the topics in stroke that tie to the wider mission of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. By better understanding stroke, the better