Finding people who understand what you’re going through can be a powerful part of life after stroke. Wherever you are in your journey, support and science-backed guidance can help you keep moving forward. Join us for the September Stroke Meetup on Sept. 28, where we’ll talk about the latest scientific evidence around rehab and recovery, answer common questions and connect with a community that understands. Save your spot: bit.ly/4hziEww

Everyone’s journey with managing weight is different. If you’ve tried weight management medicines, had weight-loss surgery, or worked to manage your weight in any way, your experience can help us understand what's working, what’s not and how to improve care. Join the Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study to: 👉Access to health resources and research findings. 👉Get answers about weight management and treatments. 👉Share experiences in a supportive community. 👉Make your voice count in research and help shape the future of care. The study is conducted online, making it simple to join and participate at your own pace. Join us at Heart.org/GoBEYOND.

"Initially, I was given five years to live." Eight years after being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, sports journalist and television host Jen Hale is thriving. Thanks to advances in cardiovascular disease treatment, ongoing research and lifestyle changes, she's continuing to live life to the fullest. Earlier this year, Jen walked the runway at the 2026 Red Dress Collection Concert in New York City to help raise awareness about women's heart health and the fact that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women. "It's so important to remind women to trust your body,” Jen said. “If you feel like somethings wrong, you go find those answers." Do not take 'no' for an answer." Jen wore Agnesa Vuthaj. #RedDressCollection x @jenhale504

We’ll always take women’s heart health for $1,000,000. 😉 Go Red for Women made the board on Jeopardy! We love seeing women’s cardiovascular health — and the movement working to save and improve women’s lives at all stages — in the spotlight. And yes, we definitely knew the answer. ❤️ Do you? ⬇️ Thanks for the shoutout, @Jeopardy!

When women unite, our voices can create lasting change that benefits us all. At Go Red for Women, we’re working to improve access to healthcare and education so women and families can live longer, healthier lives. This is your opportunity to add your voice to the movement. Ready to start creating change for women everywhere? Start here: bit.ly/4vSmzc0

All we want is you … to Learn Hands-Only CPR! When a heart stops, every second counts. Someone nearby willing to act can make all the difference. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. #NationOfLifesavers #CPRwithHeart

Cecilia Corral is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of CareMessage, a patient engagement platform that helps improve preventive care, chronic disease management and health outcomes in under-resourced communities. Cecilia’s experiences growing up in a low-income immigrant family shaped her commitment to designing technology to help people achieve their health goals and live longer, healthier lives. She studied product design engineering at Stanford University, becoming the first person in her family to graduate from college. Through her leadership, innovation and advocacy, Cecilia continues to demonstrate how thoughtfully designed technology can improve the healthcare system. Thank you, Cecilia Corral, for helping us advance our mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives! This month, we’re honoring the strength of Hispanic and Latino communities across the U.S. and celebrating the changemakers transforming heart and brain health across communities. Together we can create healthier futures for all. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LegacySeries

Mammograms are key to early detection of breast cancer, and they can also provide clues to heart health. A 2022 study showed women who have calcium build-up within the arteries of the breast are at a 51% higher risk for heart disease and stroke than women who do not. Ask your doctor if you’re due for a mammogram.

Be as obsessed with your heart now as you were with neon animals as a kid. Knowing your numbers, including cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar can help you take steps to avoid heart disease and stroke

Every stroke journey is different. Rehabilitation can help you achieve and celebrate the wins – big and small – on your path to recovery. Join us at 3 p.m. CT Sept. 28 for the next House Calls: Stroke Meetup all about rehab and recovery. You’ll hear the latest science-backed guidelines, participate in meaningful conversations, and get answers to your questions. Join the House Calls: Stroke Meetup at stroke.org/meetups.

What we really, really want for the Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary: You to learn Hands-Only CPR. If you wanna be a lifesaver, just know two simple steps. Call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest if you see a teen or adult collapse. #NationOfLifesavers #CPRwithHeart @spicegirls

Dr. Johanna Contreras is an internationally respected cardiologist, physician-scientist, educator and advocate committed to improving cardiovascular care for all. Born in Colombia, Dr. Contreras began her medical education at the Universidad Industrial de Santander, where she founded Colombia’s first peer-reviewed medical journal edited by medical students. Dr. Contreras is medical director of Mount Sinai Hospital’s Hispanic Heart Center in New York, New York, where she has worked to address the barriers that can prevent Hispanic and Latino patients from receiving timely, advanced cardiovascular care. She has been an American Heart Association volunteer for more than 15 years, helping extend lifesaving health information across borders and advance women’s heart health. Thank you, Dr. Contreras, for helping us advance our mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives! This month, we’re honoring the strength of Hispanic and Latino communities across the U.S. and celebrating the changemakers transforming heart and brain health across communities. Together we can create healthier futures for all. #HispanicHeritageMonth #LegacySeries

Stroke can happen at any age but the risk increases with age. 📈 One in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will have a stroke.

We’re so excited! The Princess of Pop can help you save a life with Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Britney Spears’ “You Drive Me Crazy” can help you keep the right beat. #NationOfLifesavers #CPRwithHeart

“I don't want to.” When Kenya Robinson was relayed questions from 911, she repeatedly said “No.” Smile? No. Stick out your tongue? No. Looking back, she remembers thinking that if she couldn't do what they were asking, it would mean something was wrong. She didn't want anything to be wrong. She remembers seeing the paramedics arrive. After that, everything goes blank. Kenya suffered a brain bleed while teaching a Jazzercise class. She was airlifted to a stroke center. Stroke symptoms can appear suddenly and may include balance loss, eye (vision) changes, face drooping or twisting, arm weakness or speech difficulty. Knowing the signs and calling 911 right away can make all the difference. Learn the signs. BE FAST. Kenya is a part of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women 2026 Class of Survivors. For more on her story, visit bit.ly/3VxXtlX.

Strokes happen suddenly. Knowing what to look for and acting quickly saves lives. Learn the B.E. F.A.S.T. signs and if you see any of them, call 911 right away.

For most patients, medications are the most helpful form of treatment for atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Medication options may include blood thinners to prevent clots, heart rate controllers, and heart rhythm controllers. Discuss the best options for you with your health care team.

She didn’t know it yet — but a new purpose was coming. These stories of survival remind us that cardiovascular disease and stroke changes lives, and women change what happens next.

When Kristen’s heart stopped, her kids didn’t hesitate. They called 911 and started CPR. They saved their mom’s life. When a cardiac arrest happens, immediate CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival. If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.

Menopause can raise a woman’s risk for developing heart disease and stroke. Here’s how you can help lower your risk.