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Cigarette smoking is considered a universal health hazard, but it may be particularly damaging to kidney function among African-Americans smokers, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association. http://spr.ly/6189Bqk8b

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Ready. Set. Ride. With the support of Amgen and Breakaway from Heart Disease, CycleNation is ready to hit the roads and trails all across the nation. Learn more about CycleNation at www.cyclenation.org.

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If you or a loved one take warfarin for protection against stroke, you may need to be careful about your vitamin K intake. Check out our new reference guides to see which foods are low and high in vitamin k. http://spr.ly/6187BWzad

Vitamin K Guides - Recently updated! Quick references guides to foods that are high and low in Vitamin K. -
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All the tips, tools and materials you need to be a Stroke Hero to your patients, all in one place! Visit the Stroke Resource Center for a full library of prevention, treatment and recovery resources.
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Behind the scenes at the Today Show for Stroke Awareness – waiting to talk to Kathie Lee and Hoda. Don't miss it!

Go Red For Women was live — met Today Show.

Behind the scenes at the Today Show for Stroke Awareness – waiting to talk to Kathie Lee and Hoda. Don't miss it!

The American Heart Association and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute want your input to identify barriers to getting access to care, being diagnosed, getting appropriate treatment. Submit your story here bit.ly/1rUCmqD

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Have high blood pressure? Talk it out with others who are trying to lower theirs as well on our Support Network http://spr.ly/6188BW6ee ‪#‎knowyournumbers‬ ‪#‎BPcheck‬

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May is American Stroke Month and our new issue of Heart Insight magazine brings the dramatic story of stroke survivor, Eric Barr. One year after a near-death experience and three strokes, this professor of acting rolled on stage to do a one-man show he’d written about his experience. Read the full story on our website at the link below or in our digital edition here: http://spr.ly/6185BqK6F

Stroke survivor Eric Barr rolls onstage in his wheelchair and raises his good right arm above his head and proclaims, "I'm alive! I'm alive!" There is huge applause. He pauses, then adds, "It's so good to see you all here, in the theater, rather than at my funeral!" Indeed, Eric's presence anywhere ...
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The summer months are fast approaching. Let's keep our kids happy and active!

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Why do you ride? Families can join the ‪#‎HeartHealthTour‬, which includes the American Heart Association’s CycleNation™. Check out the #HeartHealthTour events here: http://spr.ly/6187BU2vF

The Amgen Tour of California (ATOC) is a world-class cycling event taking place in May 2016. Want to get involved? Find a cycle-related event near you below.
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Chicago restaurateur and heart failure survivor Mark Cecola is taking advantage of his “bonus time.” http://spr.ly/6188BUq1u

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Your health is their priority. If you or a loved one is experiencing facial drooping, arm weakness, or slurred Speech. It’s time to call 911. Don’t wait. http://spr.ly/6185BWgF3

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Researchers have forecasted global cardiovascular deaths using huge amounts of data. http://spr.ly/6183BUqED

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“Today’s widely accepted sodium recommendations are based on well-founded scientific research – and that’s what people should understand.”- Dr. Mark Creager, American Heart Association President

Experts criticize new dietary salt study.
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The best research and scientific minds are working hard to help you live your healthiest life. Here's how we put our science into action: http://spr.ly/6187BUsPR

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80 percent of the sodium we eat is hiding in processed and restaurant foods. And it is literally breaking our hearts. The Huffington Post

You've heard it for years: Cut down on sodium. The more salt in your diet, the more problems for your body. The science behind this could fill a library. The dangers of ignoring it could fill a morgue.
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Ditch the soda. Stay refreshed in the warmer months with this hydration hack!

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Joe Montana and his wife Jennifer were inspired to join Breakaway from Heart Disease after learning about the history of heart disease in their family tree. This is their story: www.BreakawayfromHeartDisease.com. AHA is the charity beneficiary of Amgen’s Breakaway from Heart Disease campaign. ‪#‎CycleNation‬

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‪#‎AFib‬ patients, what steps do you take to lower your risks for stroke? http://spr.ly/6180BWzvE