American Heart Association
08/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2025 18:31
SEPTEMBER: Hispanic Heritage month begins, plus it's A-Fib, P.A.D., Cholesterol Education Month and the Hypertension Sciences Scientific Sessions
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Hypertension Sciences Scientific Sessions 2025
September 4-7, 2025
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News: New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk
News release translations in Spanish,Traditional Chinese (doc) and Chinese Simplified(doc) and Tagalog(doc).
Lifestyle modification for prevention of high blood pressure and treatment for all levels of high blood pressure, early treatment of high blood pressure to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, how to incorporate the PREVENT™ risk calculator to personalize care, and managing high blood pressure before, during and after pregnancy are detailed in the new 2025 joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
#Hypertension25 News releases:
- Added here as available
National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15
The American Heart Association / American Stroke Association Spanish language stroke prevention website promotes R.Á.P.I.D.O., a culturally relevant Spanish acronym, to raise awareness of common stroke symptoms.
Transcripción Infográfica: Identifique un derrame cerebral R.Á.P.I.D.O.
- R - Rostro caído (Face drooping)
- Á - Alteración del equilibrio (Loss of Balance, or Lack of Coordination)
- P - Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo (Arm weakness)
- I - Impedimento visual repentino (Sudden vision difficulty)
- D - Dificultad para hablar (Slurred or Strange Speech)
- O - Obtener ayuda, llamar al 911 (Get help, call 911)
Tome medidas para prevenir el derrame cerebral ahora para poder estar presente más adelante. Obtenga más información en Stroke.org/Espanol.
Small changes in the kitchen can lead to big impact on your family's health
Los pequeños cambios en la cocina pueden aportar grandes beneficios en la salud de su familia
Resources:
Budget Friendly | American Heart Association Recipes
For Spanish-language news stories, visit heart.org/noticias
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As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it's important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health.
According to the American Heart Association, too much screen time and unhealthy on-the-go eating habits could make for some hard lessons in poor heart health in the future.
Keep busy kids focused on heart health | Spanish news release
- AHA health infographic: Kids Physical and Mental Health Infographic
- AHA health infographic: 25 Ways To Get Moving At Home
- AHA health information: Dietary Recommendations for Health Children
- AHA health information: 3 Tips for Better Sleep Infographic
- AHA health information: Together Tuesday
- AHA health information: NFL Play 60
Help your children develop healthy eating habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.
Healthy eating tips for the whole family
Be a role model for an active lifestyle. Start moving more yourself and find ways to be active together as a family.
Physical activity tips for the whole family
National Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It's not inherently "bad." Your body needs it to build cells. But too much can pose a problem. Find answers to your questions about cholesterol here.
Healthy Aging | National Self-Care Awareness | Self-Improvement Month
American Heart Association's checklist to measure cardiovascular health, called Life's Essential 8™, adds healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health along with other health and lifestyle factors like nicotine exposure, physical activity, diet, weight, blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Life's Essential 8 Health and Well-Being Tips
Infographic transcript (doc) | Infographic in Spanish
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD. Learn more about symptoms, treatments and more.
National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
(AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and some other heart-related complications. Learn more about A-Fib.
National Preparedness Month
The American Heart Association has important tips to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters that can negatively impact physical and mental health - Community Resources
In addition, here are some quick tips:
- Take time now to write down any medical conditions, allergies and medications, including doses and the time you take medications, along with your pharmacy name, address and phone number. Keep the information with any other "go-kit" items you have handy for quick evacuation.
- If you do need to evacuate, even temporarily, bring your medications and your health information with you in a resealable plastic bag to help keep it dry.
- If your medication is lost, damaged by water or was left behind when you evacuated, research open pharmacies and seek a refill as quickly as possible.
- Some states allow pharmacists to make medically necessary exceptions on certain types of prescription refills during an emergency. Information on all state emergency prescription refill laws is available here.
- Use the AHA's Patient Preparedness Planif you have diabetes and use insulin. There you'll find a checklist of supplies and for guidelines on how to prepare for an emergency.
Flu Season Preparedness
Here's what doctors know about immunizations right now: You still need them
Flu and Pneumonia Prevention
National Fruit & Veggie Month - An easy first step to eating healthy is to add fruits & veggies at every meal/snack. Healthy Eating Tips
Sept. 16th is National Guacamole Day - Check out a heart-healthy Guacamole Deviled Eggs recipe for a twist.
International Eat An Apple Day is Sept. 20th - Whole-wheat Apple Pancake Recipe
More September Calendar Highlights
National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, National Cholesterol Education Month, Self-Improvement Month, National Fruits & Veggies Month, National Yoga Awareness Month, World Alzheimer's Month, National Childhood Obesity Month
9/1 - Labor Day - American Heart Association's Well-being Works Better initiative
9/4-9/7 - American Heart Association Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025
9/7 - Buy a Book Day - Check out these heart healthy cookbooks from the American Heart Association
9/11 - Patriot Day
9/12 - National Day of Encouragement - How to Overcome Setbacks
9/13 National Chocolate Day - Check these delicious recipes | Positive Thinking Day - How Does Your Mental Health Affect the Heart?
9/15 - Hispanic Heritage Month Begins: Learn more with our Spanish language stroke prevention website
9/16 - Guacamole Day - Here's a can't miss recipe.
9/21 - World Gratitude Day - How Gratitude Can Make You Healthier | World Alzheimer's Day - Why you should care about brain health
9/21 - 9/27 - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: Learn more about the American Heart Association's HBCU Scholars Program
9/23-9/29 National Glucose Awareness Week - Tips for Cutting Down on Sugar
9/24 - National Women's Health and Fitness Day - Learn about the risks of heart disease in women
9/25 - National One-Hit Wonders Day:Check out these 'one hit wonders' with 100-120bpm - perfect for Hands Only CPR:
- Macarena by Los Del Rio - 103.2 BPM
- Come on Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners - 108.8 BPM
- Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice - 115.7 BPM
- The Hustle by Van McCoy - 111.6 BPM
- Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinéad O'Connor - 120.0 BPM
- Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry - 109.7 BPM
- Too Shy by Kajagoogoo - 109.8 BPM
- Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks - 100.2 BPM
- Unbelievable by EMF - 104.1 BPM
- Got to Be Real by Cheryl Lynn - 114.7 BPM
- Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood - 115.0 BPM
- Hot Child in the City by Nick Gilder - 110.8 BPM
9/26 - Fall Equinox
9/27 - Family Health and Fitness Day - 6 Steps for the Whole Family to be Healthy
9/29 - World Heart Day - Heart-Health Screenings
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