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 Heart Association in Massachusetts. Leading up to the ball’s Open Your Heart moment, in which guests were asked to make a meaningful gift to support … Read more

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 the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to change that. Cyr has been named chairperson of the 2024 Central Massachusetts … Read more

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 new album has a rhythm that matches the optimal tempo for performing hands-only CPR, with 110 beats per minute. Watch a report on this from … Read more

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 findings, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, may help explain how anger contributes to the risk of having a heart attack. … Read more

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 innocuous symptoms were the harbingers of a life-threatening ordeal that would forever change her perspective on health and resilience. In a recent article published on … Read more

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. The 2024 Heart of Gold Awards were presented to these deserving recipients during a ceremony held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on February 16. The … Read more

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 record of mentoring the next generation of researchers, educators and health care professionals. Dr. Gerszten is chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Beth … Read more

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 Heart Association, scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year. While gaining … Read more

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 take place on June 6 in the Boston Seaport. Kushnir’s personal journey as a heart disease survivor fuels his commitment to the mission of the … Read more

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 for healthier lives for all, to change that. Daley will serve as chair of the 2024 Boston Heart Walk, a campaign focused on engaging local … Read more

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, or marijuana, had a higher risk for cardiovascular problems regardless of whether they used tobacco products or had other underlying cardiovascular risk factors, the study … Read more

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 February, during American Heart Month, WCVB Channel 5 Boston took a significant step towards spreading awareness and potentially saving lives by airing a public service … Read more