06/19/2026
Here are a few excellent tips to beat heat exhaustion and potential heat stroke here in South Texas!
Beat the heat: Here are some of the best tips to avoid heatstroke during a hike this summer
Learn the key differences between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, plus essential tips on hydration, cooling down, and staying safe outdoors this summer.
06/19/2026
Recent research uncovers eight different food additives that are positively linked to the increase in blood pressure.
Researchers found 8 common food additives linked to high blood pressure and heart disease
A major study of more than 112,000 people found that eating foods containing common preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart-related diseases. Researchers tracked participants for up to eight years and discovered that people consuming the highest amounts of certa...
06/19/2026
Even Andy Warhol knew the importance of a life! Register for a CPR class in San Antonio with Help-A-Heart CPR and become empowered. Our training schedule is accessible at www.helpaheartcpr.com
06/18/2026
Recent research continues to suggest that weekly resistance training offers cardiovascular support even for older women.
Study on Weekly Resistance Training Finds Sweet Spot for Heart Protection
Cohort study supports consistent muscle-building exercise, even in older women
06/17/2026
Recent research conducted by the American Heart Association indicated that wearable trackers are proving effective in the fight against heart disease.
Smartphone apps, wearable trackers helped people with heart disease boost physical activity
Research Highlights: A review of 14 clinical trials including more than 1,000 adults found that people with cardiovascular disease who used smartphone apps and fitness trackers walked nearly 1,100 more steps and engaged in about four extra minutes of...
06/17/2026
According to recent research, healthy sleep improves cardiovascular risk outcomes for those with narolepsy.
Healthy Sleep Improves Outcomes in Cardiovascular Health for OSA, Narcolepsy | AJMC
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 indicates that the key to a healthy heart is through the treatment of sleep, including in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and narcolepsy.
06/16/2026
Recent research suggests that the vaccination for COVID-19 does reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events.
Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds
Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.
06/16/2026
Do you need a BLS certification for work or for credentialing purposes? At Help-A-Heart CPR we offer both the American Heart Association BLS certification and the American Red Cross BLS certification. Take a moment to review our course schedule at www.helpaheartcpr.com
06/16/2026
According to recent research, reversing pre-diabetes status can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 58%.
Reversing prediabetes cuts risk of deadly heart problems by 58%
Bringing blood sugar levels back to normal may dramatically reduce the danger posed by prediabetes. Researchers found that people who reversed prediabetes cut their risk of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure by 58% and lowered their chances of major heart problems such as hear...
06/14/2026
Can continued exposure to air polution really increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?
Exposure to Moderate Air Pollution Raises Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Exposure to even moderate amounts of long-term air pollution appears to increase the risk for atherosclerosis, particularly in women.