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During this season of gratitude — and every day of the year — we’re grateful for your dedication to helping save lives from heart disease and stroke.

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8 Essentials for Heart Health – Now Including Sleep

Life's Essential Eight

The American Heart Association announced a new checklist to measure cardiovascular health, which now includes healthy sleep – a response to the latest research showing that sleep impacts total health, and that people who get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night tend to manage other health factors more effectively.

Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home

It's important to know how to correctly monitor your blood pressure at home, especially if your doctor has recommended that you monitor it on a regular basis.

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Discover a Simpler Way to Give

The American Heart Association Donor Advised Fund Program offers an easy, flexible and tax-wise way to support all your favorite charities through one account.

We Still Need Your Help

Every 40 seconds, a loved one still has a heart attack or stroke. Protect the hearts you love with a gift today.

Warning Signs

Learn the warning signs of heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest.

Hands-Only CPR

Hands-Only CPR can save lives. Your actions can only help.

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