News from the American Heart Association

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American Heart Association

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 26-Jun-2026 18:15 ET (26-Jun-2026 22:15 GMT/UTC)

1-Jun-2026

Move more for your health, not just for the scale

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Physical activity, an essential component of any weight loss program, also supports overall heart and metabolic health, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association

Journal

Circulation

29-May-2026

Browns’ Denzel Ward leads Cleveland campaign urging residents to act as first responder

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

Cleveland Browns star appears on new American Heart Association billboards to promote Hands‑Only CPR and empower bystanders to save lives.

27-May-2026

Did heart health impact the risk of severe COVID-19 infection during the pandemic?

American Heart Association
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Better heart health before the pandemic was linked to a lower risk of severe COVID-19 events, according to research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

Journal

Journal of the American Heart Association

19-May-2026

Tampa Bay teen rallies community for nutrition and heart health, earning national honor

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Heart Association’s Teen of Impact campaign names Leonardo Oliveira the 2026 National Teen of Impact Winner

19-May-2026

Sacramento lawyer wins national award for driving heart health

American Heart Association
Grant and Award Announcement

American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement names National Woman of Impact Winner recognizing impact in the local community and across the nation