1976: First International Stroke Conference Held
The first International Stroke Conference is held in Dallas. Over the years, it develops into the most well-attended cerebrovascular meeting for scientists and healthcare professionals.

1978: Students Start Jumping for Heart Disease
Jump Rope For Heart begins in Milwaukee, eventually becoming a nationwide program for millions of students to raise money for research and education in the fight against heart disease.

Move More: Find a physical activity accountability partner and ask a friend to hold you to your deadlines and help you reach your fitness goals.

Buddy up! And more tips to keep active

Be Well: Over time, the effects of depression, anxiety, or stress can lead to heart disease. First, you must identify and address the cause. Learn more advice to improve your wellness and lower your risk.

Improve your wellness

Eat Better: For hassle-free healthy meal prep, be prepared with a stocked pantry, like canned vegetables. Having some basic ingredients saves you time and worry on busy weeknights when you don’t have time to grocery shop.

Be healthy-recipe prepared

Move More: Let's pick up the pace! When walking, running or cycling, increase your speed from leisurely to brisk or choose a route with more hills or inclines. Or alternate moderate and vigorous intensity. You’ll get a more intense workout in the same amount of time.

Tips to stay active

Be Well: Grab your favorite people and have a quick meal together once a week. Nothing fancy, please. The conversation matters way more than the food. Refuel. Reconnect. Repeat each week. Repeat each week.

Learn about Together Tuesdays™

Eat Better: Come on, let’s “eat clean.” But how? First, we clear up some of the myths about eating clean with this helpful guide you can breeze through in a few minutes today.

Start eating clean

Move More: You can get active in lots of ways, but walking is one of the easiest! For most people, it’s safe, easy to stick with, and low- or no-cost. It doesn’t require any special skills or equipment. Plus, it has so many benefits. Go for a walk today and learn more about why walking is so great for your heart.

Walk the walk

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