By Chesnie Wardell This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
You Have Your Mother’s Eyes and Your Father’s Heart Disease – Now What?
The American Heart Association says summertime family reunions are a good time to talk about your family health history and how it can play an important role in heart disease DALLAS, July 2025 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County and AHA Announce Senior Centers Will now Have Blood Pressure Screen-and-Refer Hubs
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) to empower older adults to improve their heart health. Last … [Read more...]
Tips to Stay Healthy During the Cold Winter Months
By Karen Stokes Winter in Wisconsin is officially here and every year many of us are burdened with the flu or a bad cold. The American Heart Association has some important information about how to … [Read more...]
Irenda Jones Named 2025 Milwaukee Go Red for Women Chair
By Karen Stokes Irenda Jones, assistant vice president and operations manager of Riverstone Wealth Management, will serve as the 2024-2025 volunteer chair of Go Red for Women in … [Read more...]
Early Pregnancy Socioeconomic Status May Shape Long-Term Heart Health
By Karen Stokes According to a new study presented at the recent American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago, the socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may … [Read more...]
September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month
By Karen Stokes September is National Atrial Fibrillation Month, and the American Heart Association, dedicated to promoting longer, healthier lives, is offering ways on both preventing atrial … [Read more...]
Keep Yourself and Loved Ones Safe in the Heat
By Karen Stokes With a few more days of temperatures in the mid to upper 80s in Wisconsin or if you’re traveling to a warmer climate, don’t let the heat confine you indoors. There are steps you can … [Read more...]
Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
By Karen Stokes Summer is here, and the humidity and temperatures are soaring, sometimes dangerously high. While you shouldn’t let the hot weather keep you inside, there are steps you can take to … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Adjustment Could Influence Your Heart Health
By Karen Stokes Daylight saving time may impact your heart health. Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight … [Read more...]