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 THE NHLBI UPDATE
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Get Heart Smart this American Heart Month
Knowing your risks for heart disease and how to lower them can help you make informed decisions to keep your heart healthy. The Heart Truth® has a variety of resources to help you and your community live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Let’s protect #OurHearts together!
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NIH RECOVER Research Identifies Long COVID Disparities
Black and Hispanic Americans appear to experience more long COVID symptoms and health problems than white people, but are not as likely to be formally diagnosed with the condition, according to new research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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The sudden cardiac arrest of NFL football player Damar Hamlin during a televised game in early January shocked the nation, but his recovery after receiving emergency resuscitation on the field did something more: it showed how critical – and lifesaving – CPR can be.
Learn more about cardiac arrest research
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Risk of Developing Heart Failure Much Higher in U.S. Adults Living in Rural Areas vs Urban Areas
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According to a large observational study supported by NIH, adults living in rural areas have a 19% higher risk of developing heart failure compared to their urban counterparts. That risk is even higher, 34%, in rural-dwelling Black men.
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CAPTURE Trial and COPD diagnostic tools
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Many people with COPD are undiagnosed and undertreated. They experience poor health, chronic breathing problems, and higher death rates. A new screening tool shows promise in helping physicians identify and treat people with undiagnosed COPD.
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Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is the Most Common Inherited Bleeding Disorder
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VWD affects the blood’s ability to clot and can lead to heavy, hard-to-stop bleeding. Learn the major types, causes, signs, and symptoms of VWD in this new fact sheet from the Blood Diseases & Disorders Education Program.
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 Getting to Know #OurHearts
Join us Friday, February 17 at 12 p.m. to get heart smart! Join experts from The Heart Truth program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Million Hearts® initiative for a dialogue about what Americans should know to keep their hearts healthy.
Join the heart health event
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 Steps to Keep Your Lungs Healthy
Do you know what steps to take to protect your lungs from injury or disease? This new infographic from Learn More Breathe Better® explains five steps you can take to keep your lungs healthy.
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