We won’t sugarcoat it: sugary drinks like energy drinks, pop and fruit drinks have been linked to heart disease and other chronic illnesses. But with a few substitutions, Rhode Island families can dump the sugar and improve their health. Sugary drinks are Americans’ primary source of added sugar. The next-largest sources of added sugars in
Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke or a heart attack. The American Heart Association is teaming up with Luca + Danni to change these outcomes through the Life Is Why We Give campaign. Life Is Why We Give inspires consumers to honor their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving.
Written by Guest Blog Author, Victoria Strang, Community Impact Director for the Southern New England American Heart Association We know that being active is one of the biggest drivers to leading a healthier life and diminishing your chances of developing heart disease. Unfortunately, many low-income communities in our region struggle to be active simply due
Six Young Rhode Islander’s Share the Importance of Healthy Living with American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue Shield 2020 Get Healthy RI Postcard Contest Providence, July 30th, 2020 — The American Heart Association and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI are excited to announce the winners of the 2020 Get Healthy RI
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, is pleased to announce that Robert H. Schwengel, MD, FACC of Southcoast Health, has been appointed President of the Association’s Board of Directors in Southern New England. Serving for several years on the Southern New
The American Heart Association of Southern New England (AHA) is calling on women across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts to share their stories of surviving heart disease or stroke for their annual Heart2Heart campaign. Several survivors will be selected to locally represent the Go Red for Women campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the
We’re looking forward to seeing your healthy at-home experience to celebrate the work of the American Heart Association and your commitment to better health. While we won’t physically see you on Sunday, May 31st, we want to see and hear your passion socially through your healthy at-home experience. Don’t forget to head over to the
With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the Bryant University Physician Assistant Program Class of 2022 has taken their pledge to keep their hearts and minds healthy during these stressful times. As part of their fundraising efforts for the 2020 Southern New England & South Coast Heart Walk the students have
Join the Southern New England American Heart Association in showing our gratitude to medical personnel, first responders and essential workers as they work towards keeping our communities healthy and safe. During this challenging time, the Southern New England American Heart Association invites the public to express their gratitude for the front-line heroes protecting our community
On February 26, nearly 100 advocates from across Rhode Island descended on the State House to participate in our Tobacco-Free Generation Advocacy Day – an event that the American Heart Association co-hosted with the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. As part of the day’s activities, advocates