According to a new study published today in Circulation, the American Heart Association’s premier peer-reviewed journal, 80% of Americans have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the Association’s new Life’s Essential 8TM assessment. The Association’s updated guidelines for measuring cardiovascular health are detailed in Life’s Essential 8TM, which was also released today in Circulation. […]
African Americans with higher levels of religiosity and spirituality have better heart health
African American adults who reported more frequent participation in religious activities and/or deeper spiritual beliefs may be more likely to meet some of the American Heart Association’s key metrics for cardiovascular health. AHA recommendsmetrics such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and normal blood pressure, according to new research published today in the Journal of […]
