North Texas community inspired to learn life-saving skills after coach dies
"What happened to Cole was very sudden and very tragic, but there are so many cardiac events that are able to be saved," Niki Thompson said.
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"What happened to Cole was very sudden and very tragic, but there are so many cardiac events that are able to be saved," Niki Thompson said.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
More than 350,000 people in the U.S. go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year.
With a family history of serious illnesses and his own health complications, it's easy for him to relate to his patients.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States — and new projections show it may become even more common in the next 30 years, according to the American Heart Association.
"You go through life thinking that you're bulletproof," Drew Naukam said. "I never thought in a million years that I had a problem."
The boy who once needed a feeding tube to survive now loves mac 'n' cheese and chicken nuggets. Extensive physical therapy helped Franklin start moving, and he hasn't stopped since.
A North Texas man is on a mission to inspire others to get active after a blocked artery almost killed him.
The American Heart Association reports new research has found more people die from heart attacks in the last week of December than any other time of year.
The family of Irma and Joe Garcia say they were high school sweethearts who had been together for more than 25 years.
Emergency room physician Dr. Justin Northeim says many people don't know how to administer CPR, so this training will assure people and encourage them to take action.
Doctors say following the FAST acronym can help spot early signs of stroke
There's nothing worse than a broken heart, especially the one inside our bodies.
The American Heart Association wants you to check your blood pressure, and know what the numbers mean.
A cooperative effort between CitySquare and Baylor Scott & White looks to use the barbershop as a bridge to better health in the communities they serve.
Move more, sit less and get kids active as young as age 3, say new federal guidelines that stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health.
The annual effort from the American Heart Association aims to raise awareness and dispel the myth that women need not worry.
A new study has revealed that the statement 'it's never too late to get in shape' actually does hold water after all.
Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander, a new study suggested, and researchers think that reluctance to touch a woman's chest might be one reason.
Clean living can slash your risk for heart disease even if your genes are heavily stacked against you. A large study finds that people with the most inherited risk cut their chances if they didn't smoke, ate well, exercised and stayed slim.
Thousands of students in the FWISD will be handed a special treat at lunch on Wednesday to encourage healthy eating habits. They are putting away the leftover Halloween candy and picking up apples.
Thousands of people have heart attacks each year in North Texas, but fewer than half call 911 for help.
Thousands of people have heart attacks each year in North Texas, but fewer than half call 911 for help.
Hurried, harried and stressed to the max. For many, it's simply the pace of the holiday season. But, doctors say, it's a set up for a holiday heart attack!
