Despite popular belief, teens, children and even babies can have high blood pressure, also called HBP or hypertension. It’s not just a disease for the middle-aged and elderly. As with adults, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or prevent the harmful consequences of this disease. High Blood Pressure in children can lead to heart and
This April, the American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging Americans to get Healthy For Good™ by being more physically active. While the AHA’s National Walking Day takes place on Wednesday, April 5 this year, the celebration has been expanded to a monthlong initiative to inspire lasting change through small, simple steps in four key areas:
Leaders from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the March of Dimes and the American Academy of Pediatrics congratulated the Senate Health and Welfare committee last week for their unanimously voting “yes” on legislation aimed at saving lives and money by reducing tobacco
The American Heart Association (AHA) encourages making heart-smart choices during Nutrition Month – and every month. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons in the fight against heart disease – the No. 1 killer of Americans. Cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. When it comes to diet, making smart choices will benefit heart health
American Heart Association “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program raises awareness of heart defects The American Heart Association | American Stroke Association has teamed up with seven of Vermont’s birthing hospitals for the “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program. This initiative will provide approximately 350 newborns with a handmade, red infant cap in February during American Heart
UVM’s Jan Carney to be Honored at Vermont’s Go Red For Women Luncheon on Jan. 26 The American Heart Association’s (AHA) 10th annual Go Red For Women Luncheon will take place on Thursday, January 26 at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center. With a theme “Change Starts Today,” the luncheon will feature educational
The American Heart Association promotes walking as part of a month-long awareness campaign; asks America to “donate” minutes walked On April 6th, countless numbers of Vermonters will lace up their sneakers and walk to commemorate the annual American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. And this year, there’s a fun way to participate nationally: everyone who
Sing F-A-S-T FAST to end stroke As part of World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is urging the public to sing a tune that could save lives. The F.A.S.T. Song helps people learn the most common warning signs of stroke and what to do if one occurs: If someone
More than 600 Heart Walk participants and volunteers gathered at Oakledge Park in Burlington on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Families, co-workers and survivors gathered under sunny skies to celebrate the Vermont Heart Walk and raised more than $60,000 to support vital research and education. The top fundraising team was Danform Shoes who raised $3,082. They
The American Heart Association is pleased to have Jim Turnbaugh, Vice President of Turnbaugh Insurance Agency chair the 2015 Vermont Heart Walk. In this role, Turnbaugh has provided volunteer leadership for corporate involvement of Heart Walk teams and sponsorships. “The Heart Walk plays an important role in our region’s ongoing fight against heart disease and