January 18, 2021

AHA News: Is It OK to Exercise When You're Sick?

If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body's warnings signs.

January 11, 2021

Gym Closed? You Don't Need Exercise Equipment to Stay Fit, Study Shows

If the pandemic has shut down your gym, you can still stay or get fit with a simple home exercise plan, researchers say.

January 11, 2021

Get Fit in Middle Age to Boost Your Aging Brain

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in middle age and beyond might help keep your brain healthy, a new study suggests.

December 20, 2020

'Stairs Test' Quickly Measures Your Heart Health

If you can climb four flights of stairs in less than a minute, your heart's likely in good shape, a new study says.

December 20, 2020

Give Your Family the Gift of Regular Exercise

Physical activity could be the best gift to give your family this holiday season. And the American Heart Association (AHA) has some suggestions on how to do that.

December 10, 2020

Spouses Share a Lot – Including Heart Health, Study Shows

Many married couples or domestic partners share a lot: the same house, bills, pets and maybe children. A new study found they often also share the same behaviors and risk factors that can lead to heart disease.