He went from a stroke to a heart transplant to an Ironman finish line
May 30, 2024
A stroke led doctors to discover Vang Her had an enlarged heart. He eventually needed a new heart and was motivated by a fellow survivor to put it to use.
Exercise
After a pre-gig heart attack, New Jersey musician embraces exercise
May 24, 2024
Trombonist and singer Tommy Meares had a heart attack at home before a gig. Doctors unclogged his arteries and Meares soon became an enthusiastic regular at cardiac rehabilitation.
A family affair: Breaking the generational cycle of heart disease in West Virginia
May 21, 2024
Statistically, West Virginia is among the least-healthy states in the nation. Breaking that stranglehold requires a massive cultural shift. Families in the rural town of Rainelle are trying to do just that.
Is exercise safe for people with an inherited heart condition?
May 8, 2024
New guidelines clarify the exercise limits for those with a genetic condition known as HCM, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes the heart muscle to thicken.
Just as she started a nursing career, 2 strokes changed the course of her life
May 2, 2024
With a loving partner, supportive family and a newfound joy in participating in charity walks, Precious Guan continues to recover from two strokes.
Some action on a pickleball court can be fun and safe, even with a heart condition
Apr 29, 2024
Pickleball can be safe for people with heart conditions, but here's what experts say you should know if you want to play.
How a sedentary behavior expert finds time to move
Apr 22, 2024
Researcher Deborah Rohm Young discusses the risks of being sedentary 鈥� and what she does to avoid it in her own life.
A growing understanding of the link between movement and health
Apr 10, 2024
How people exercise and what we know about the way it benefits health has changed substantially over the past century.
Abnormal heart exam almost ended NBA hopeful's basketball career
Apr 4, 2024
No one could tell Lacey James what was going on with his heart. So, he kept searching for answers 鈥� and a chance to return to the game.
Walk this way 鈥� it's quite good for you
Apr 1, 2024
It's a simple form of exercise with all kinds of benefits. Here's how to get started 鈥� and why you should keep it up if you already have a walking habit.