The Heart Foundation

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!

Here are some heart attack facts to keep you safe this spooky season!

10/30/2026

150 minutes—That’s just 2.5 hours out of your entire week. And those hours could help you live a longer, healthier life. ❤️

Research shows that getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week is associated with a 20–30% lower risk of premature death.

And it doesn’t mean you need to run a marathon or spend hours at the gym to reap the benefits.

Brisk walking, dancing, cycling, swimming, gardening... It all counts!

Regular physical activity can help lower your blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, strengthen your heart, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

The goal isn’t to become an athlete. It’s to keep your body moving!

❓What’s your favorite way to get moving? Tell us below!

10/27/2026

10/23/2026

A SENSE OF IMPENDING DOOM

Many heart attack survivors report experiencing this sensation, but what actually causes it?

👉REMEMBER—if you ever feel like something is wrong accompanied by symptoms like:
-Chest pain
-Shortness of breath
-Back/shoulder discomfort
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Extreme fatigue
-Jaw discomfort
🚨SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY🚨

Thank you to everyone who has shared their personal heart health stories with us. By spreading awareness and breaking down the stigma, we are saving lives from the leading cause of death in the United States.

10/23/2026

Your holiday shopping can help save lives!❤️🎁

We’ve partnered with Minted to make giving back a little easier this holiday season.

From beautiful holiday cards to personalized gifts, enjoy 20% off your Minted purchase, and 10% will be donated back to The Heart Foundation to support our mission of advancing cardiovascular research and raising awareness about heart disease.

✨Use code FUNDRAISEHEARTFOUND at checkout!

A little holiday shopping, a little savings, a whole@lot of heart!

10/23/2026

A SENSE OF IMPENDING DOOM

Many heart attack survivors report experiencing this sensation, but what actually causes it?

👉REMEMBER—if you ever feel like something is wrong accompanied by symptoms like:
-Chest pain
-Shortness of breath
-Back/shoulder discomfort
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Extreme fatigue
-Jaw discomfort
🚨SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY🚨

Thank you to everyone who has shared their personal heart health stories with us. By spreading awareness and breaking down the stigma, we are saving lives from the leading cause of death in the United States.

Mario Ciccarello | Survivor & Advocate Anthony Lear Dr. Justin Grant, DO thank you for calling attention to this often overlooked symptom!

10/16/2026

🚨When a woman’s heart stops, she’s less likely to receive the help that could save her life.

☝️Read that again.

Research shows that women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR in public. Not because their lives are any less at risk, but because of hesitation, misconceptions, and a lack of confidence in performing CPR on female bodies.

Fear of inappropriate touching. Worry about causing injury. The mistaken belief that women are less likely to experience cardiac arrest. Even the mannequins traditionally used to teach CPR have contributed to this disparity.

And when someone’s heart stops, every second matters. ⏱️

The good news? These are barriers we can break down through education, awareness, and better CPR training.

❤️ CPR is CPR. Breasts don’t change the need for lifesaving compressions.

If someone collapses, is unresponsive, and isn’t breathing normally, call 911, start CPR, and use an AED as soon as possible.

Don’t let fear or uncertainty keep you from taking action.

Because a woman’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest should never depend on her gender.

10/08/2026

🕺Think “Stayin’ Alive” is the ONLY song that can be used to pace chest compressions?

👉THINK AGAIN!

Proper pacing for chest compressions needs to be between 100-120 compressions per minute—which means this song is perfect!

Check out our CPR playlist on Spotify for over 9 hours of your favorite songs that are perfect for CPR pacing.

Make sure to pin it for easy access in case someone around you experiences cardiac arrest!

🚨REMEMBER:
-Call 9-1-1
-Locate the AED
-Start compressions (to the beat of this song!)

10/08/2026

🚨CPR and AEDs save lives. But only if someone knows how to use them.

Nearly 90% of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital don’t survive.

That’s not just a statistic. Those are parents, partners, siblings, friends, and loved ones whose lives are cut short.

When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, every second without intervention matters.

❤️ Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival.

❤️ An AED can deliver a lifesaving shock to restore a normal heart rhythm when a shockable rhythm is present.

And here’s what we want EVERYONE to understand: You don’t have to be a medical professional to save a life.

You just have to know what to do and be willing to act.

Learn CPR. Familiarize yourself with AEDs. Encourage the people around you to do the same.

Because the difference between life and death could be someone like YOU. ❤️

10/07/2026

Is having a HEART ATTACK the same thing as going into CARDIAC ARREST?