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Go Red For Women Luncheon Held

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:33:52 +0000

Over 500 women gathered at Harts Hill Inn today for the American Heart Association's 12th annual "Go Red For Women" Luncheon.

Luncheon Chairperson Denise Flihan says the event is the culmination of a year's worth of educating women about their risk factors for heart disease.

Women attending today's luncheon were able to get healt

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American Heart Association Names Fit-Friendly Worksites

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:39:01 +0000

Nearly 16,000 local employees are benefiting from healthy work programs.

The American Heart Association is recognizing 14 Utica-area businesses as Fit-Friendly work sites.

Each company promotes physical activity and health in th

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Advocates Travel To Albany To Urge Passage Of CPR In Schools Bill

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:53:07 +0000

Local advocates will join volunteers across the state in Albany tomorrow advocating for the passage of the CPR in Schools bill in New York.

If passed, the bill would require that all high school students know CPR before graduation

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National Walking Day

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:50:27 +0000

Nearly 50 people joined the American Heart Association this afternoon to celebrate National Walking Day with a Ceremonial Walk at the New Hartford Shopping Center.

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National Walking Day Is Wednesday

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:36:33 +0000

It's time to lace up your sneakers and start walking.

The American Heart Association's "National Walking Day" is this Wednesday.

Linda Lane of the Heart Association says an event will be held at the New Hartford S

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WIBX/Slocum Dickson Medical Group Heart Radiothon Presents It's 5th Annual "Dance For The Heart Of It"

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:41:21 +0000

Other than the Heart Radiothon, WIBX helps fund raise for the American Heart Association all year long. One other event we help out with is the "Dance For The Heart Of It". You can join us March 16th at the Utica Maennerchor in Marcy to learn some new dance moves and help raise money at the same time.

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The Best Tweets from Heart Weekend in Central New York

Eric Meier — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:42:42 +0000

Heart Weekend is here in Central New York with the WIBX Heart radiothon and America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk. Now, more than ever, the event is also happening on social media. Here are some of the top tweets from Hea

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Heart Run And Walk Weekend Is Here

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:52 +0000

America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk Weekend is here.

The "My Heart, My Life" Expo is taking place today at Utica College from 9:00 to 9:00.

Tomorrow, 9,000 people are expected to take part in America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk.

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 2000s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:21:41 +0000

2000s Research Milestones

2003: Dr. Peter Agre is awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of aquaporins, proteins that govern the movement of water in and out of cells. Dr. Agre received American Heart

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1990s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:01:38 +0000

1990s Research Milestones

1990: Dr. John Clements, an AHA Career Investigator since 1964, receives U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for an artificial surfactant called Exosurf Neonatal, which counteracts Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a common cause of death for premature infants.

Dr. Andrew R. Marks' earlier

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1980s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:43:14 +0000

1980s Research Milestones

1985: Drs. Joseph Goldstein and Michael Brown, sponsored by the AHA in 1972, 1973 and 1975, are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their research on the role of low-density lipoprotein receptors in controlling blood cholesterol levels. Their research provides new insi

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1970s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:35:22 +0000

1970s Research Milestones

1971: Dr. Earl Sutherland is awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for identifying cyclic AMP as the intra-cellular messenger. In 1967 he had received a Career

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Still Time To Register For This Year's "America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk"

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:34:24 +0000

Time is running out to join this year's America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk at Utica College.

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1960′s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:24:30 +0000

1960s Research Milestones

1960: Dr. William Chardack reports surgery for a completely implanted pacemaker. He is funded by the Erie County Division of the New York State Affiliate.

Dr. Albert Starr performs the firs

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1950′s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:51:24 +0000

1950s Research Milestones

1956: Dr. Ancel Keys, supported by funding from the Minnesota Affiliate, first links dietary fat with cholesterol. This discovery spurs the AHA to assume a leading role in urging Americans to change their eating habits.

Dr. Paul Zoll, aided by the Massac

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American Heart Association Research Milestones – 1940′s

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:30:24 +0000

1940s Research Milestones

1948: Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, 1937 Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, receives the first AHA-supported research grant. The $25,000 grant covers equipm

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5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:22:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

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Rome Indoor Walk/Run Raises $20K

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:40:26 +0000

Over 200 people took part in the Rome Indoor Walk/Run and Pre-Registration for America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk.

A total of $20,641 was raised during Sunday's event at Rome Free Academy to fight heart disease and stroke

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American Heart Association Celebrating 10th Annual National Wear Red Day

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:39:16 +0000

The 10th Annual Wear Red Day takes place tomorrow, and the American Heart Association wants to make sure everyone is involved.

According to the group, heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., with ninety percent having on

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American Heart Association Honors 14 Local Fit-Friendly Companies

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:35:24 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - In the face of rising healthcare costs, the American Heart Association is recognizing local businesses implementing Fit-Friendly activities in the work place.

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