hidden

Dharshan Jayasinghe is determined to champion heart health in WNY while leading the Go Red For Women® movement

Heart disease has severely impacted my family for decades. In fact, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in my family.  My father was only 45-years -old when he died on the way to the hospital suffering from a heart attack.  Not long after my father’s death, my grandfather passed away due to a heart attack,

hidden New Year, New You! Here are some new ideas and ways to boost your heart health in 2016

New Year, New You! Here are some new ideas and ways to boost your heart health in 2016

I am Jessica Meyers Altman, Founder of the food blog www.GardenFreshFoodie.com. I’m a certified plant-based chef, and have a certification in plant-based nutrition. I am a passionate educator, and have taught science, community gardening, and food education for the last 17 years.  “Life is why” I have chosen to switch to a plant-based diet, as

hidden

National health associations issue call to prioritize blood pressure control

Evidence shows uncontrolled high blood pressure contributes to major health issues; latest research supports lower blood pressure targets to improve heart health Two of the country’s preeminent health organizations, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA), today announced a new nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the growing burden of high blood

hidden

Small changes can mean big results in your health by Cindy Chan Phillips

We often hear about the BHAG in the corporate world of setting business goals – Big Hairy Awesome Goals. When it comes to our health, however, small changes can mean big results for health. Let’s look at a few simple tips: Physical activities American Heart Association and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 150

hidden

American Heart Association volunteers urge swift passage of lifesaving CPR bill

American Heart Association volunteers are optimistic that the state Senate will pass the CPR In Schools bill today, Thursday, June 12, since it moved out of the Rules committee last night. “Eight days ago, I was one of nearly 100 American Heart Association volunteers at the CPR Rally at the Capitol,” said Karen Acompora of

hidden

Dr. Elad Levy and Dr. Vernice Bates Named ‘Hero of the Heart’ Recipients

The American Heart Association’s Executive Leadership Committee for the 34th annual Heart Ball is thrilled to announce Dr. Elad Levy and Dr. Vernice Bates as the 2014 recipients of the prestigious Hero of the Heart Award. Chaired by Anthony Baynes and Jim Cornell, this lively event raises critical funds for the education, training, advocacy and

hidden

Clarence High School Students Learn a Lifesaving Beat

Students learn the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only™ CPR this week The entire student body at Clarence High School is being trained in bystander CPR April 28 – May 1st. Using the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only™ CPR, the Emily Rose Memorial Fund has coordinated the efforts that will result in nearly 1,600 students in the Clarence