American Heart Association
Heart Walk
Partnering with the American Heart Association in their mission to fight the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. 鈥� heart disease.1
Take the heart-health quiz and learn tips on how to care for your heart.
Heart Health Quiz
Take the heart health quiz and based on your answer, you鈥檒l learn some useful tips on how to care for your heart.
In 2026, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is partnering with the AHA leading up to the Tampa Bay Heart Walk on Saturday, November 14.
UMA will also sponsor the Survivor Lane, which recognizes heart disease and stroke survivors who complete a victory lap and ring the survivor bell at the finish line.
For the last three years, UMA has maintained the largest registered team! Let鈥檚 keep the momentum going. Even if you can鈥檛 attend in person, your support will be felt by registering.
Through good healthcare for ourselves and others, we believe we can strive to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Together, let's fight for better heart health.
What You'll Find On This Page?
- AHA articles highlighting important health topics, including 鈥渉ow to identify cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks鈥� and 鈥渉ow exercising and managing stress can reduce risk of heart-related disease."
- A Heart-Check Certified Recipes section full of meals that meet the AHA's specific nutritional requirements.2
Heart Health Articles
Heart Healthy Recipes
American Heart Association's specific nutritional requirements. Articles from the American Heart Association.
Heart Disease
The No. 1 cause of death in the United States
915,973
Deaths caused by cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and heart failure in the United States.
436,000
In one year alone, 436,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest
Over 70%
of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the home.
119.9 million
Adults, or nearly half of adults, have high blood pressure.
The American Heart Association Heart-Check Food Certification Program is designed to help consumers make informed choices about the foods they purchase. The nutrition requirements are food-based and intended for healthy people over age 2. The Heart-Check program is not a dietary solution for any condition or disease. People with medical conditions or dietary restrictions should follow the advice of their healthcare professionals. The American Heart Association Heart-Check Food Certification Program is not endorsed in any way by 杏吧论坛, Inc. or its divisions.
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