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Boston Heart and Stroke Ball celebrates Massachusetts law that will save lives from stroke

May 16, 2024May 10, 2024 by

The Boston Heart and Stroke Ball, held Saturday, May 4, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, celebrated a recent and significant public policy victory championed by the American … Read more

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Healthcare leader appointed chair of Heart and Stroke Walk in Central Massachusetts

May 3, 2024 by

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Central Massachusetts, and Jay Cyr, senior vice president for peri-operative and procedural services at UMass Memorial Medical Center, is working with … Read more

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Boston 25 News: Taylor Swift song from ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’ is perfect for CPR

May 3, 2024 by

Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is not only making waves in the music industry but also in the realm of life-saving techniques. The title track from Swift’s … Read more

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Massachusetts news station: Anger’s role in heart attack risk may start in the arteries

May 1, 2024 by

Short bursts of anger may temporarily damage the ability of blood vessels to properly dilate, a function believed to be pivotal in preventing arteries from hardening, new research suggests. The … Read more

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Scientists in Missouri, Virginia receive pediatric heart transplantation research grants

April 22, 2024 by

American Heart Association and Enduring Hearts award nearly $3 million in grants in the latest round of funding for pioneering research in heart transplants for children DALLAS, April 22, 2024 … Read more

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The 34th annual Lawyers Have Heart returns to West Potomac Park

April 17, 2024 by
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On May 18, 2024, the Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K and Fun Walk will return to West Potomac Park — the site of the first-ever Lawyers Have Heart race back … Read more

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TODAY.com: How one Massachusetts mom survived a widowmaker heart attack

April 12, 2024 by

In July 2020, Jessica Charron’s life took an unexpected turn when she started feeling what she initially thought were just chills and tingling sensations. Little did she know, these seemingly … Read more

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Three Central Massachusetts medical professionals honored with 2024 Heart of Gold Awards

March 22, 2024 by

The American Heart Association proudly recognized three exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of the region at the recent Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball. … Read more

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Cardiologist to be honored with Paul Dudley White Award at Boston Heart and Stroke Ball

June 7, 2024March 18, 2024 by

The American Heart Association will present the 2024 Paul Dudley White Award to Dr. Robert E. Gerszten in recognition of his contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine and outstanding … Read more

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Massachusetts news station: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

March 11, 2024 by

Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American … Read more

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Nutter partner steps up to save lives in Greater Boston by chairing Lawyers Have Heart 5K

June 14, 2024March 11, 2024 by

The American Heart Association announced today that Michael Kushnir, a partner in Nutter’s corporate and transactions department, has been named chairperson of the 2024 Lawyers Have Heart 5K, which will … Read more

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Reebok executive named chair of Boston Heart Walk

March 6, 2024 by

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Greater Boston, and Scott Daley, general manager of Reebok’s U.S. business, is working with the American Heart Association, a global force … Read more

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Boston news channels report on link between marijuana use and increased risk of heart attack and stroke

February 29, 2024 by

Using cannabis – either by smoking, eating or vaping it – may raise the risk for heart attacks and strokes, new research suggests. Survey respondents who said they use cannabis, … Read more

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WCVB Channel 5 Boston airs Heart Month PSA promoting CPR education

February 29, 2024 by

In a world where every second counts, knowledge truly is power. And when it comes to saving lives, nothing can be more empowering than knowing how to perform CPR. This … Read more

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Strokes caused by torn neck arteries more common than once thought, reports Massachusetts news station

June 14, 2024February 22, 2024 by

Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain. It’s rare for one of those blood vessels to tear. But it’s one … Read more

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