AHA News: Want to Help Fight for Health Justice? It May Be Time to Listen
29/04/2021 06:00am | 1582 viewsBy Michael Merschel
TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- A pandemic, protests and politics have highlighted the nation's long-standing, deep-seated racial issues and how they affect the health of millions of Americans. People who've never confronted racism before are asking, "How can I show I'm an ally?"
RAPIDO – a New Spanish Acronym to Raise Stroke Awareness
21/04/2021 06:00am | 2785 viewsBy American Heart Association News, HealthDay Reporter
Researchers have developed a new Spanish acronym aimed to raise awareness of stroke symptoms in the Hispanic community. Known as RAPIDO, it seeks to replicate the popular FAST mnemonic that exists in English.
Hispanic People at Risk for Heart Disease Going Untreated
14/04/2021 06:00am | 2478 viewsBy Amy Norton, HealthDay Reporter
Many Blacks, Hispanics Believe They'll Get Worse Care If Dementia Strikes
12/04/2021 06:00am | 1372 viewsBlack and Hispanic Americans already face higher risks for dementia than the general population. Many also believe they'd get worse dementia care compared to white patients, according to a new Alzheimer's Association special report.
No Gym Required: How Seniors Can Exercise During Lockdown
04/04/2021 06:00am | 2777 viewsDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, it's crucial for homebound older adults to find safe and effective ways to exercise, an expert says.
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