/tags/american-heart-association American Heart Association en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:34:16 GMT /texas-news/2019-10-08/new-study-explores-racial-disparities-in-sudden-cardiac-deaths African Americans are twice as likely to suffer from sudden cardiac death compared to whites — that rate is triple for black women. A new study published… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:34:16 GMT /texas-news/2019-10-08/new-study-explores-racial-disparities-in-sudden-cardiac-deaths Justin Martin /health-science-tech/2016-09-12/new-guidelines-for-children-about-consuming-added-sugars The American Heart Association has recommended new limits on kids consuming sugar: Ages 2 to 18 should consume no more than 25 grams of sugar a day. No… Mon, 12 Sep 2016 13:20:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2016-09-12/new-guidelines-for-children-about-consuming-added-sugars Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2015-02-18/the-secret-to-a-fast-heart-rescue-calling-911 Even though dozens of people in Dallas have heart attacks every day, most of them do not call 911. Instead, they wait, ignore the symptoms or drive… Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:40:14 GMT /health-science-tech/2015-02-18/the-secret-to-a-fast-heart-rescue-calling-911 Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-03-12/smart-dummies-to-improve-cpr-training In television dramas, CPR is often successful. The nurse or doctor is able to resuscitate lifeless body within minutes, simply by pushing on their chest.… Wed, 12 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-03-12/smart-dummies-to-improve-cpr-training Lauren Silverman /health-science-tech/2014-02-24/vital-signs-new-stroke-prevention-guidelines-for-women Stroke has a large negative impact on society, with women disproportionately affected. An estimated 6.8 million people in the United States are living… Mon, 24 Feb 2014 06:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-02-24/vital-signs-new-stroke-prevention-guidelines-for-women Sam Baker /education/2013-12-23/friscos-superintendent-sends-a-heart-healthy-message Frisco School Superintendent Jeremy Lyon believes healthy children make better grades. His philosophy is one reason the American Heart Association… Mon, 23 Dec 2013 19:39:01 GMT /education/2013-12-23/friscos-superintendent-sends-a-heart-healthy-message Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /health-science-tech/2012-09-03/guidelines-for-performing-cpr In this ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº Health Checkup, a refresher course on cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. Two years ago, guidelines for the procedure changed to put… Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2012-09-03/guidelines-for-performing-cpr /health-science-tech/2012-02-13/women-and-heart-disease The American Heart Association this month is drawing attention to heart disease – particularly in women. Nearly eight million women in the U.S. live with… Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2012-02-13/women-and-heart-disease /health-science-tech/2012-02-13/fitness-vs-heart-disease Personal trainer Bobby Whisnand is partnering with the American Heart Association’s campaign to raise awareness about heart disease. He talked with Sam… Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2012-02-13/fitness-vs-heart-disease