American Heart Association
Heart Walk
Partnering with the American Heart Association in their mission to fight the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. — heart disease.1
Take the heart-health quiz and learn tips on how to care for your heart.
Heart Health Quiz
Take the heart health quiz and based on your answer, you’ll learn some useful tips on how to care for your heart.
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) is a nonprofit allied healthcare educational institution centered around care. We equip our graduates with the tools they may need to fill healthcare roles in their communities.
With the same spirit and passion in which we support our students, this year we continue our partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA). In 2025, we stand with their mission to fight the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. — heart disease.1
As part of the partnership, this page provides educational resources that may support a heart healthy lifestyle.
Through good healthcare for ourselves and others, we believe we can strive toward living longer, healthier, happier lives. Together, let's fight for better heart health.
What You'll Find On This Page?
- AHA articles highlighting important health topics, including “how to identify cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks” and “how exercising and managing stress can reduce risk of heart-related disease.
- Heart-Check Certified Recipes section full of meals that meet the AHA's specific nutritional requirements.2
Heart Health Articles
Two simple steps could help save a life. Learn Hands-only CPR from the American Heart Association.
Key differences and what to do for each
Cardiac arrest can be caused by almost any heart condition
Benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity
Food tips to leading a heart-healthy life
Discover what workout works for you
Heart Healthy Recipes
Tempt your sweet tooth
More fiber and less sodium than drive-thru
Enjoy a sweet, tart frozen treat
SHealthy version of a Tex Mex favorite
Delicious bean and vegetable recipe
Excellent source of fiber and protein
American Heart Association's specific nutritional requirements. Articles from the American Heart Association.
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The location of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) most often occurs in homes/residences
Source
The American Heart Association Heart-Check Food Certification Program is designed to help consumers make informed choices about the foods they purchase. The nutrition requirements are food-based and intended for healthy people over age 2. The Heart-Check program is not a dietary solution for any condition or disease. People with medical conditions or dietary restrictions should follow the advice of their healthcare professionals. The American Heart Association Heart-Check Food Certification Program is not endorsed in any way by UMA Education, Inc. or its divisions.
Sources
- Heart Disease Facts | cdc.gov
- Age-adjusted death rates for the 10 leading causes of death in 2020: United States, 2019 and 2020
- 2022 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update Fact Sheet
- Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
- Know Your Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure
- The Facts about Women and Heart Disease
- Stress and Heart Health
- Sleep Your Way to Whole Body Health