New research shows adults at risk for heart disease who participated in produce prescription programs for an average of six months increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables and had reduced blood pressure, body mass index and blood sugar levels. This research was published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association
Are you tossing and turning at night, struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, sleep deprivation has become an all too common problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. But have you ever wondered just how widespread this issue truly is? Well, a recent article on Boston.com sheds light on
Massachusetts is set to improve stroke care for patients with a new triage framework for emergency medical services, reports State House News Service reporter Alison Kuznitz in today’s Berkshire Eagle. The state Department of Public Health has been mandated to develop a tiered system within 180 days, allowing patients to be transported to hospitals with
Fiscal 2024 budget will ensure stroke patients get to the right hospital quickly, increasing survival and reducing recovery time BOSTON, August 9, 2023 — In a monumental step toward improving outcomes for stroke patients, Gov. Maura Healey signed a $56 billion budget Wednesday that will ensure people experiencing the most severe strokes are transported to
Forty-four hospitals in Massachusetts are among the 2,600 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. These health crises require
The Eagle Tribune published a story today about Thomas Lee being named chairperson the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston. The story, written by reporter Teddy Tauscher, highlight’s Tom’s passion for heart health and the fresh perspectives he will bring to addressing cardiovascular health challenges in Greater Boston Tom, a senior partner at
Thomas Lee, a marketing and public relations executive from North Andover, has been named chairperson of the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in Boston, the nonprofit organization announced Monday. Lee is a senior partner at Zozimus, a digital marketing agency based in Boston. He has volunteered for the American Heart Association since 2018, serving
In an effort to spread awareness and save lives, the American Stroke Association launched a new digital billboard in Worcester, Mass., this month that prominently displays the warning signs of stroke. The billboard is located on Route 146, reaching travelers leaving Worcester, heading toward Rt. 20 and I-90, as well as Shoppes at Blackstone Valley.
We all have the power to make a difference by speaking out for policies that help build healthier communities and lives. The moving force behind policy change for the American Heart Association are You’re the Cure advocates. These are every day people who bring heart and stroke statistics to life by sharing their personal stories.
Rachel Henry, a stroke survivor and American Heart Association volunteer from Worcester, Mass., joined the broadcast booth to during a Worcester WooSox baseball game on June 11, to raise awareness of the stroke warning signs. Henry, who had a stroke at the age of 30 in 2003, is a longtime American Heart Association volunteer. The