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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Physical activity can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, but only about 22 percent of American adults meet the federal Physical Activity Guidelines. Learn small steps you can take to help you get at least 2 ½ hours of moderate-intensity physical activity every week. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Only 1 in 7 people with sickle cell disease has a complete matched tissue donor for a bone marrow transplant. Watch Courtney Fitzhugh, MD, discuss how her research may expand cures for people with sickle cell disease by allowing patients who have half-matched tissue donors to be eligible for a bone marrow transplant. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Fitzhugh is a Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in the Laboratory of Early Sickle Mortality Prevention at NHLBI.

This webinar highlights research findings from various NHLBI-funded studies and evaluates bone marrow transplant therapies for sickle cell disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Learn more: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nih_nhlbi Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NHLBI

Watch this video to see James W. Stout, MD, MPH, discuss how the they use the Spirometry 360 program at the University of Washington to train primary care physicians. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Stout is a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington.

Creating a quality biospecimen collection can serve as a valuable resource for medical science research. Watch this video to learn about creating successful resources — and the value these resources provide. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure may lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, or artery disease. Watch David Goff, MD, PhD, and George A. Mensah, MD, FACC, discuss the importance of research for prevention and treatment of high blood pressure. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Goff is the Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, and Dr. Mensah is the Director of the Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science at NHLBI.

Watch David Goff, MD, PhD, and George A. Mensah, MD, FACC, discuss the importance of research for prevention and treatment of heart disease. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Goff is the Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, and Dr. Mensah is the Director of the Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science at NHLBI.

Watch Shalini Shenoy, MD, discuss how research funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) helps patients with sickle cell disease lead longer, more gratifying lives. This video is by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Shenoy is a professor of pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Director of the Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Make a doctor’s appointment to talk about how to keep your heart healthy. Talk to your doctor your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose (sugar) numbers! We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — make an appointment with your doctor soon rather than later. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night to help keep your heart healthy! We make small decisions that affect our health every day. What will you choose for a healthy heart? Put #YourHeartFirst — turn off your laptop and get some rest. This video is by The Heart Truth® — a national program sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our goal is to raise awareness about heart disease in women — the risks, the causes, and the ways women can keep their hearts healthy.