About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and too few have it under control.

Meet Julian Collins, a local student turned heart hero. He recently raised $1,080.57 for the American Heart Association. He even donated his money that he received from making the honor roll.

Join us in supporting women's heart health on Friday, Feb. 2 by going red for women.

FSU Head Coach led Seminoles to 13-1 season

A heart attack happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. And the more time that passes without restoration to the blood flow, the greater the damage that can happen to the heart muscle.

With Reliant’s new, Choose to Give, program all you need to do some good is turn on a light. Reliant Director of Community Relations, Leanne Schneider visited Houston Life to share the details.

For the first time, the American Heart Association has defined cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM.

More than 350,000 Americans die from a sudden cardiac arrest each year.

HOUSTON – February is National Heart Month, and the American Heart Association has a great way for Houstonians to get involved in their life-saving mission. Their annual (and very glamorous) ‘Heart Ball’ fundraising event is now set to be an exciting virtual experience this year, happening Thursday, February 11. Even though guests won’t be gathering all this year, they can dress up in ball gowns and tuxes - or cozy up in their loungewear and enjoy this signature event from the comfort of their own homes. His performance will deliver a message of hope, similar to that of his most recent performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration concert. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with the Heart Ball chairs, Lisa and Jerry Simon about the big event.

It can be in the morning, afternoon, at night before bed, or heck, even at 3 a.m.

WebMD advocates cardiovascular exertion as the most effective exercise, with stretching and weight training playing a supporting role. Cardiovascular ActivityThe Franklin Institute's Center for Innovation in Science Learning offers some tips to help on the road to heart health that can be incorporated into everyday life. Good forms of cardiovascular exercise include swimming, which is an overall body workout and which really gets your heart pumping. Running is well known for its overall health benefits and has a great impact on heart health in particular. ResultsAccording to the American Heart Association a lack of exercise is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is strongly linked to heart attacks.