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Binge on relentless survival stories from heart and stroke patients paired with insights from medical experts, leaders in public health, and members of a community that cares.

It is all here from science and clinical to a community and family environment - the pieces that shape our health.  At the American Heart Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

These are the stories of the relentless.

Aug 31, 2020

Wife of Detroit bus driver who went viral during the height Covid-19 shares her personal story about how he contracted and died from the virus.

Moderated by celebrated radio host Sybil Wilkes, formerly of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, this is an introduction to powerful stories and conversations about health dynamics in...


Aug 31, 2020

This episode rounds out our five-part series exploring Covid-19 and its potential impact on stroke survivors.

Although survivors can continue to make progress in their recovery years after a stroke, rehabilitation during the first three months is especially critical.

In our latest podcast, actor and stroke survivor...


Aug 31, 2020

Get expert advice on preparing your finances for an unexpected crisis.

This episode features stroke survivor Aqualyn Kennedy and CNBC senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a shock to the finances of families across the U.S. A stroke can likewise do sudden and...


Aug 31, 2020

Staying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family physician and sports medicine expert.

When Fucheck had two strokes on the same day, she was just 32 years old, severely...