Physical activity is one of the best ways to improve overall health and manage stress, yet 1 in 4 U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours each day, which can have negative consequences on physical and mental health. The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest
Pictured: Racanelli Construction Company, Inc. employees “Go Red for Women” in support of the American Heart Association’s National Heart Month which is held every February. Racanelli Construction Company, Inc. (Melville, NY, www.racanelliconstruction.com), a leading construction management, general contractor, and design/build resource for commercial, industrial, retail,
Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Fourth and fifth graders at Mills Pond Elementary had a nice workout for a great cause when they participated in Hoops for Hearts, raising over $900 for the American Heart Association. The students gathered together on Feb. 15, to compete in a three-point challenge, relay races and basketball games.
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in; however, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, urges caution when picking up that shovel or even starting the snowblower. Research shows that many people may face an increased risk […]
Sixteen Northwell Health hospitals have received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s, Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, faster recovery times and fewer
Pictured: More than 30 Wantagh Middle School students participated in the annual Hoops for Heart championship on March 3. This year, the school raised more than $9,000 for the American Heart Association. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District Wantagh Middle School students want everyone to have a healthy heart. That’s why they collectively raised […]
If asked to name the No. 1 killer of women, many people might be excused for providing an incorrect answer. Various issues affect women’s health, and some issues garner more attention than others. But nothing kills more women each year than cardiovascular disease, which the American Heart Association notes causes one in three deaths of […]
During February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, is urging at least one person in every household to commit to learning Hands-Only CPR. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. This year’s American […]
Students from Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District recently participated in the Kid’s Heart Challenge, an educational fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association. More than 100 team members registered to participate in the challenge. Students in grades kindergarten through five gathered in the gym to participate in different
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