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At 40, he nearly died of a heart attack. Now this Massachusetts man is helping others live healthier lives.

September 5, 2025September 4, 2025 by

After a widow maker heart attack at 40, Brookline, Mass., father Vic Viktorov reshaped his life around health, family, and helping others live better.

Categories Massachusetts Tags American Heart Association, Boston Heart Walk, Brookline Massachusetts, Cardiac health, Cardiovascular disease prevention, Exercise and recovery, Family health, Fitness after 40, Healthy Living, Heart attack survivor, Heart disease awareness, Heart health advocacy, Lifestyle changes after heart attack, Massachusetts health, Widow maker heart attack

Three years after a stroke, Boston woman walks to save lives

September 19, 2025August 28, 2025 by

Alissa Smith, a Boston stroke survivor, is raising awareness and support through the Boston Heart Walk and the American Heart Association.

Categories Massachusetts Tags AHA volunteer stories, American Heart Association, Boston, Boston Common events, Boston Heart Walk, cardiovascular health, Fundraising for heart health, Greater Boston community, Health advocacy, Heart and brain health, Heart Walk Boston 2025, Inspiring survivor stories, Massachusetts health, Medical emergencies, Nonprofit fundraising, Patent foramen ovale (PFO), Stroke Awareness, Stroke prevention, Stroke recovery, stroke survivor, Women and stroke, Young stroke survivors
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