Avry Farmer From AI to 3D printing, technology is shaping the way we solve and manage problems. Over the past 50 years, the medical scene, specifically, has seen an outbreak in the advancement of diagnoses and treatments for congenital heart defects. Conventional methods rely heavily on trial and error, but are limited by lack of Continue reading

Olly Cogan with Gautham Nair What Led Gautham to Create Hands To Hearts? (In his own words… ) We have all been sick or have had a loved one who has been sick in some way, shape, or form. And I often wondered what I could do to help. When I was twelve, I was Continue reading

Hallie Seaton Shaun White is a five-time Olympian who has competed in half-pipe snowboarding. He is a three-time gold medalist and holds the world record for most X Games gold medals. He was born on September 3, 1986, in San Diego, California. He is known as “The Flying Tomato” because of his distinguishable red hair Continue reading

Alisha Afzal Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect as of yet. Despite this, the financial costs placed on already stressed families are not small. Both financial and emotional burdens become overbearing points of worry, making the sur- vival of a loved one dependent on their family’s income and mental capacity instead Continue reading

Page Via Sodium is a mineral that is vital for our bodies to function. However, too much of it can have harmful effects. While U.S. dietary guidelines suggest no more than 2,300 milligrams a day for adults, the average American consumes 3,400 milligrams daily. Excess sodium can raise blood pressure, which increases the risk of Continue reading

Alisha Afza Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an abnormality that develops before birth. Through the advancement of medical care, the likelihood of babies born with CHD sur- viving to the age of 18 has risen to approximately 69% according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Understanding that it takes more than just medicine Continue reading

Grace Bertram Over half a million people die of heart disease in the United States every year, and about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack. This is one in every five deaths! Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It is Continue reading

Alisha Afzal Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States as reported by various sources. It also, in fact, is the most common birth defect to occur in children; it is characterized by problems with a heart’s structure. Although the average lifespan of a person with CHD is 75+/- 11 years, Continue reading

Ashley Baker Eating the right foods to reduce the risk of health conditions may seem like a daunting and challenging feat. However, with the right knowledge, maintaining a healthy diet can be convenient and easy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 700,000 people each year (Centers for Continue reading

Avry Farmer With the management of motor skills and organization of thoughts, emotions, and memories, the brain is undoubtedly the most powerful component of our body. However, what happens when this meticulous equilibrium is disturbed? A stroke, commonly referred to as a brain attack, appears after a blockage of blood flow to the brain. Strokes Continue reading