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Posted by By Michael Precker, American Heart Association News Published: October 27, 2023 on Oct 29th 2023

First responders who keep us safe need to care for themselves, too

First responders who keep us safe need to care for themselves, tooWhether fighting fires, handling medical emergencies or ensuring public safety, first responders spend days and nights looking out for …

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Posted by By Diane Daniel, American Heart Association News Published: October 16, 2023 on Oct 27th 2023

After a stroke at 34, she's devoted herself to recovering

After a stroke at 34, she's devoted herself to recoveringAfter a morning of working at home, Amanda Porter of Tulsa, Oklahoma, started getting ready to go to the supermarket. It was March 20, 2020, an …

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Posted by By Jodi Helmer, American Heart Association News Published: September 27, 2023 on Oct 25th 2023

3 siblings. 3 heart transplants. Each before turning 3.

3 siblings. 3 heart transplants. Each before turning 3.From left: Siblings Jaxon, Isabel and Jason Siqueiros all had heart transplants before they turned 3. (Photo courtesy of the Siqueiros family)Nin …

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Posted by By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Published: September 8, 2023 on Oct 24th 2023

A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying down

A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying downBy Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsThe simple act of having someone lie down for a blood pressure reading might reveal more …

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