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How we are changing the future of health together
Since the American Heart Association’s founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day.
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The Nation Goes Red in February
National Wear Red Day® is Friday, Feb. 6. Support Go Red for Women® by wearing RED! Why? Because every heartbeat matters. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Together, we’re rewriting the future of women’s heart health.
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International Stroke Conference 2026
Don’t miss out on attending the world’s premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health. Meet leaders in the stroke field and network with thousands of colleagues from around the world. Join us Feb. 4-6 in New Orleans.
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News and Stories from the American Heart Association
Jan 29, 2026 / By Deborah Lynn Blumberg, American Heart Association News
A rider’s heart stopped at a horse show on her 14th birthday – now she’s getting back in the saddle
A rider’s heart stopped at a horse show on her 14th birthday – now she’s getting back in the saddle
Jan 29, 2026
Noticias en español sobre la salud de su corazón y cerebro
Around the American Heart Association
Summer camp rocks – and a healthy and safe experience starts at home
Jan 27, 2026
A surgeon’s bold idea kept a newborn alive 16 months while she waited for a heart transplant
Jan 23, 2026
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
Jan 21, 2026
CPR – and knowing how to help someone choking – could prevent a heart crisis
Jan 20, 2026
New U.S. nutrition guidance emphasizes importance of healthier eating
Jan 15, 2026
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found a new calling helping others
Jan 15, 2026
What kids should know about how to spot, respond to and prevent stroke
Jan 12, 2026
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