Sai Surineni  In 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the leading cause of death between 2009 and 2019 was heart disease, taking nine million lives in 2019 alone, a seven million person increase since 2000’s two million heart-disease related deaths. Due to the world’s aging population, changes in lifestyle, and uptick in diabetes and Continue reading

Alisha Afzal Over 356,00 people annually, just in the United States, go into unexpected Cardiac Arrest out-of-hospital; 60% to 80% die before professional help arrives. Their chances of survival are slim. Every second counts. If CPR is performed fast enough, the rate of survival can double and maybe even triple depending on the circumstances. Nonetheless, Continue reading

We raised $5,987.51 for Go Jim Go during the week first week of October. Read on to find find out more… Dress Up Week Fundraising Activities More Information Continue reading

What is an EKG? EKG stands for electrocardiogram. EKG’s are also referred to as an ECG. An EKG is done by placing electrodes on the chest. These electrodes record the electrical signals given off by the heart. These signals are represented as waves on a computer screen that is attached to the electrodes. The higher Continue reading

Annie Le Smoking has led to cardiac problems in more than 50% of adults between the ages of 40 and 59. Although smoking rates have quickly dropped over the past few decades, many people are still unaware of how smoking impacts not just their lifestyle but also their heart health. Smokers are in jeopardy of Continue reading

Gracen Gunter This Grilled Asian Salmon both tastes incredible and is amazing for you. Salmon is a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids, a group of polyunsaturated fats that builds brain cells and keeps your heart healthy. These fats are linked to preventing blot clots, stabilizing heart rhythms, and improving blood pressure. While indulging in Continue reading

Want to work with us? You now can! We are looking for high school students to help us with our research based blogs. Students will receive three (or more) service hours upon completion of writing a blog for us. Our previous blog topics have ranged from Shaun White’s heart disease to how excess sodium can Continue reading

Avry Farmer Heart conditions can range in severity, from triggering sporadic heart attacks, to spikes of high cholesterol. Millions of Americans suffer from the effects of these issues every day which affect all parts of daily function. However, an aspect often overlooked in treatment and progression of defects is the hidden killer: your psychological health. Continue reading

Olly Cogan From the streets of Thailand to your own home, this Chicken Stir Fry has all the Heart Healthy meal components you need! The unsalted roasted cashews provide a rich source of healthy fats. The brown rice adds yummy variety to your whole grain intake; the fibre in whole grains can reduce bad cholesterol. And if need Continue reading

Olly Cogan with Gautham Nair (In his own words…) What has been your favorite moment so far with Hands To Hearts? When we hosted the Red Run in October 2022, many people came out to support HandstoHearts and its mission. Everyone united against CHD and trekked a 5k run, and seeing the diversity within the Continue reading