American Heart Association

3 weeks ago | heart.org | Michael Merschel

By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Whether your vacation plans involve a romantic getaway to a faraway locale or just a summer visit with the grandkids, odds are an airplane will be involved. For the most part, planes are a great way to go, health experts say. "Overall, it's a very safe mode of transportation," said Dr. Leigh Speicher, an aerospace medicine specialist who is president of the Civil Aviation Medical Association.

3 weeks ago | heart.org | Deborah Lynn Blumberg

By Deborah Lynn Blumberg, American Heart Association News Jacob Adkisson and his husband, Taylor Hess, spent a joyful weekend in East Texas last fall celebrating their niece's wedding. On Monday, they headed home to Denver. On the airport escalator, 37-year-old Adkisson felt tingling and numbness in his right leg. He mentioned it to Hess. Both figured that Adkisson must have stepped wrong and pinched a nerve.

4 weeks ago | heart.org | Michael Merschel

In video games, all players usually need to do to stay healthy is to drink the occasional healing potion or perhaps grab a floating heart. Avoiding zombies and killer aliens helps, too. In real life, deadly monsters may be less common, but maintaining health is trickier. Luckily, it doesn't take a secret hack to stay well while playing, experts say – and some of their advice might even help you level up your game.

1 month ago | heart.org | Amanda Loudin

By Amanda Loudin, American Heart Association News Barbara Collura couldn't understand why she became breathless and sweaty simply from climbing the stairs to a balcony at a concert. At 58, the retired attorney from Delmar, New York, ran regularly, ate a healthy diet and had no serious medical issues. Climbing stairs never bothered her before. Why was it a problem now? Maybe, she thought, she caught the flu. The next day, she felt exhausted. She was again short of breath.

1 month ago | heart.org | Diane Daniel

By Diane Daniel, American Heart Association News To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her. The race was in Melbourne, Florida, a two-hour drive from Schmitz's home in Loxahatchee, near West Palm Beach. So she decided to make a beach getaway out of it.