American Heart Association (AHA): How you can help save lives

by Noel Horlanda

FIVE SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK There are many factors contribute to an increased risk of heart attack, such as: being a male or a post-menopausal female, or having a strong family history particularly high blood pressure,...read more

by Tammy L Mahan

Some may find this an unusual way to help save a life. However, it has been the most rewarding and noble thing I have ever done. My husband and I donated our son's heart to a medical institution, to be studied. Our son, Jo...read more

by Carolina Dream Coy

The American Heart Association was founded in 1942 by a group of six cardiologists. The organization promotes awareness and funds research in order to fight against disability and death caused by cardiovascular disease an...read more

by David Cowley

Types Of Heart Disease. Today's incidents of many different types of heart disease are much higher than in the past, partly due to increased awareness and better testing techniques in diagnosing heart problems. However, ...read more

by Emmanuel Ayomide Praise

How The World Bank Responds To Disability. The Bank's mission of reducing poverty can not be achieved without meeting the needs of disabled people. The Bank's work in this area is guided by three factors: Multi-sectora...read more

by Diana Beaton

In 1996, I had my heart attack. It crept up on me slowly, until one night in April I wasn't feeling well. It didn't feel like an emergency, but a slight discomfort in the lung area. Feeling as though I was just coming up ...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

The American Heart Association is probably one of the most important organizations in the United States. The major focus of the Heart Association is to ensure that standards are put in place in a variety of heart related ...read more

by Steve Martin

The American Heart Association is committed to saving lives by combating heart disease. It does this in a number of ways. Obviously, the biggest weapon in the fight is information and much of the Association's work is conc...read more