AUSTIN – Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many don’t know it. Additionally, only about 1 in 4 adults with high blood pressure have their condition under control. When left untreated, it can damage your circulatory system and lead to a heart attack, stroke or other critical health concerns. To address
American Heart Association’s Vestido Rojo Expanding to a Year-Long Program The NEW series will inspire, educate, and empower women to take control of their health, and their family’s health through a series of focused educational opportunities for the Latina community. Individuals can learn more and join the program at austinvestidorojo.heart.org. Vestido Rojo is
American Heart Association and Abbott announce new initiative to advance health equity, fight high blood pressure and chronic conditions in greater Austin area Today, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and the global healthcare company Abbott, today announced a new multi-year initiative to reduce
In Travis County, chronic diseases account for 3 out of every 5 deaths. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes make up the leading causes of death and disability in America. While Risks like tobacco use and excessive drinking can significantly influence the development of chronic disease, the social determinants of health often
The American Heart Association is on a mission to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives and that is something that we strive to do every day at a local level here in Central Texas. Many people think of the American Heart Association as an organization that is solely focused only on heart disease