Heart Disease is
Preventable
Food for Heart
Let's start with the small, easy changes that can have a major impact on your heart health. We're talking about the food you eat every day. Our Stanford Medicine dietitians have come up with simple suggestions for cooking, shopping, and dining out to help you make healthier choices, no matter what you love to eat, and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Mind Your Heart-Healthy Foods
Download a quick and easy reference for heart-healthy foods.
Latin American Food for Heart
Learn about heart-healthy options in Latin American food.
South Asian Food for Heart
Learn about heart-healthy options in South Asian food.
Vietnamese Food for Heart
Learn about heart-healthy options in Vietnamese food.
Quick and easy food substitutions for a heart-healthy diet. Read more »
More coming soon: This is a sampling of heart healthy food tips and will be periodically updated with additional information for various cuisines enjoyed by all ethnicities.
Heart Disease Prevention
Events and Resources
Preventing Heart Disease
Now is the right time to start paying attention to your heart health. You can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke no matter how old you are by knowing the risk factors that affect your heart.
South Asian Risks for Heart Disease
Learn about the specific heart risks and preventative measures for those of South Asian descent.
Heart Disease Symptoms in Women
Now is the right time to start paying attention to your heart health. You can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke no matter how old you are by knowing the risk factors that affect your heart.
How Heart Disease Can Be Prevented
Family history isn't everything. Learn how you can work to prevent heart disease.
Heart Disease Risks for Black Americans
Learn how risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity disproportionately affect Black Americans.
Every Step Counts Toward the Health of Your Heart
Many people feel fine until the day they have their first heart attack. Having a healthy heart involves leading a healthy lifestyle. Even a little bit of exercise can help.
Good Vascular Health is Key to Longevity
Vascular health is key to longevity. Learn how to protect yourself against disease and about a new minimally invasive procedure for stroke prevention.
Heart Attack Signs
Every minute counts during a heart attack.
Take Action With Go Red for Women
The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.
Learn More About Reducing Your Risk
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The American Heart Association provides helpful information about your risk and ways to help keep your heart healthy.
Take the 30-Day Challenge
Challenge yourself to an entire month of heart healthy exercise, eating, and stress management.
Preventing Heart Disease
Now is the right time to start paying attention to your heart health. You can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke no matter how old you are by knowing the risk factors that affect your heart.
South Asian Risks for Heart Disease
Learn about the specific heart risks and preventative measures for those of South Asian descent.
Heart Disease Symptoms in Women
Now is the right time to start paying attention to your heart health. You can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke no matter how old you are by knowing the risk factors that affect your heart.
How Heart Disease Can Be Prevented
Family history isn't everything. Learn how you can work to prevent heart disease.
Heart Disease Risks for Black Americans
Learn how risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity disproportionately affect Black Americans.
Every Step Counts Toward the Health of Your Heart
Many people feel fine until the day they have their first heart attack. Having a healthy heart involves leading a healthy lifestyle. Even a little bit of exercise can help.
Good Vascular Health is Key to Longevity
Vascular health is key to longevity. Learn how to protect yourself against disease and about a new minimally invasive procedure for stroke prevention.
Heart Attack Signs
Every minute counts during a heart attack.
close Heart Disease Prevention
Take Action With Go Red for Women
The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.
Learn More About Reducing Your Risk
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The American Heart Association provides helpful information about your risk and ways to help keep your heart healthy.
Take the 30-Day Challenge
Challenge yourself to an entire month of heart healthy exercise, eating, and stress management.
close Events and Resources
Download a quick and easy reference for heart-healthy foods.
Quick and easy food substitutions for a heart-healthy diet. Read more »
More coming soon: This page will be periodically updated with further information on additional foods.
Heart Disease Prevention
Preventing Heart Disease
Now is the right time to start paying attention to your heart health. You can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke no matter how old you are by knowing the risk factors that affect your heart.
South Asian Risks for Heart Disease
Learn about the specific heart risks and preventative measures for those of South Asian descent.
Heart Disease Symptoms in Women
Now is the right time to start paying attention to your heart health. You can lower your risk for heart attack and stroke no matter how old you are by knowing the risk factors that affect your heart.
How Heart Disease Can Be Prevented
Family history isn't everything. Learn how you can work to prevent heart disease.
Heart Disease Risks for Black Americans
Learn how risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity disproportionately affect Black Americans.
Every Step Counts Toward the Health of Your Heart
Many people feel fine until the day they have their first heart attack. Having a healthy heart involves leading a healthy lifestyle. Even a little bit of exercise can help.
Good Vascular Health is Key to Longevity
Vascular health is key to longevity. Learn how to protect yourself against disease and about a new minimally invasive procedure for stroke prevention.
Heart Attack Signs
Every minute counts during a heart attack.
Ways to Celebrate Heart Month
Take Action With Go Red for Women
The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally.
Take the 30-Day Challenge
Challenge yourself to an entire month of heart healthy exercise, eating, and stress management.
Learn More About Reducing Your Risk
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The American Heart Association provides helpful information about your risk and ways to help keep your heart healthy.
Know Your Numbers: Get a Cardiovascular Health Screening
Getting your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose levels checked regularly is the first step toward better cardiovascular heath.
Explore Stanford Cardiovascular Health
Learn how Stanford Cardiovascular Health brings together experts from dozens of specialties to provide you with a personalized approach for your heart and blood vessel health.
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