Joe Keenan likes to go to Atlantic City to celebrate his birthday every year. When he turned 54 in August 2023, he was there with his family, but something that wasn’t typical of his birthday celebration was happening: he was exhausted, and he got so winded he could hardly walk. “I knew I was out…
(Chalabala/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Since the dawn of the jet age, travelers have been warned about the risks of dangerous blood clots while flying. In recent years, those warnings have often been accompanied by advice to wear compression socks. But the case for keeping them on your packing list isn’t as clear-cut…
The Krejci family, from left: Mike, Sara, Virginia and Joe. When Joe was 13, his heart stopped as he ran a 100-yard dash during gym class. (Photo courtesy of the Krejci family) Joe Krejci of Dallas was almost to the finish line of a 100-yard dash during his middle-school gym class when he collapsed onto…
(Carol Yepes/Moment via Getty Images) At least 6 in 10 adults in an older, more diverse U.S. population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. The projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and…
Stroke survivor and heart transplant recipient Vang Her with his family. From left: Devin, Vang, Zsuzsa and Kaiya. (Photo courtesy of Vang Her) Two months before his wedding, Vang Her had a cough he couldn’t shake. For weeks he’d hacked incessantly. How could he walk down the aisle or enjoy his honeymoon in New Zealand…
Eddie Smith of Summit, Kentucky, said he sought the best possible treatment after learning he had an aortic aneurysm and an electrical issue with his heart. That’s in addition to a previously diagnosed leaky heart valve. (Photo by Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart Association) SUMMIT, Kentucky – When he felt chest pain a few summers ago,…
(Topdesigner/iStock via Getty Images) Maintaining good cardiovascular health may affect a key process in how cells age, allowing people who are genetically predisposed to faster aging to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease and death, new research suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, confirmed the benefits of following…
Cardiac arrest survivor Rafaelito Cruz (right) and his wife, MiLinda, who performed CPR on Rafaelito until first responders arrived. (Photo courtesy of MiLinda Cruz) Lea en español After another emotional day investigating domestic violence and child abuse cases in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Rafaelito Cruz sat down to dinner with his wife and two of…
Dr. Chantrise Holliman was diagnosed with lupus in 2006. (Photo courtesy of Dana Lee Jones Photography) Up until it nearly killed her, Dr. Chantrise Holliman was not worried about the harm lupus could do to her heart. The educator had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder in 2006, when she was in her early 30s,…
Trombonist and singer Tommy Meares had a heart attack at his home while he was getting ready for a gig. (Photo courtesy of John Posada) For nearly a decade, trombonist and singer Tommy Meares shared the stage with Jon Bon Jovi, playing in the Kings of Suburbia, the rock legend’s 11-piece band for private shows….