Nation TriStar who taught me CPR while my son was in the NICU. And who also took care of me when I was dealing with postpartum. Preeclampsia. Thank you to my cardiologist.

From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 35 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 2,900 employees.

Your donation helps us fund lifesaving research, advocate for healthier communities, improve patient care and work for equitable health for all people.

Get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity, or a combination of both, preferably spread throughout the week. Add moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) on at least 2 days per week.

A popular way to measure progress is by counting steps. While the goal of 10,000 steps per day is widely promoted, a JAMA Network Open study followed people for more than a decade on average and found those who took at least 7,000 steps each day were 50%-70% less likely to die than those who walked fewer.

What is the American Heart Challenge? The American Heart Challenge program teaches middle school and high school students about a healthy lifestyle, engages them with the mission of the American Heart Association as they raise lifesaving funds and lets them have lots of fun physical activity at school.

The AHA's Impact Investment Group funds are: Focused on social changes that impact health outcomes, not medical interventions. Available in any community with a need and solution - in large cities, suburban and rural areas or Native American territories.

Your donation helps us fund lifesaving research, advocate for healthier communities, improve patient care and work for equitable health for all people.

AHA Scientific Statements in JAHA. The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association publish medical guidelines and scientific statements on various cardiovascular disease and stroke topics. AHA/ASA volunteer scientists and healthcare professionals write the statements.

We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Our size and scope let us have real impact. The AHA has invested more than $5 billion in research, making us the largest not-for-profit funding source for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research next to the federal government.

February is Heart Month! Protect more of the hearts you love with a gift that saves lives. Make your Heart Month gift today to help protect more of the hearts you love through innovative research, education programs like local CPR training, and prevention services.

About $20 of every $100 goes to grants for research, equipment, and obesity and anti-tobacco initiatives. AHA spent $52 million on expenses that are not detailed on the tax return (categorized as fees for services and other expenses). And, finally, the AHA has accumulated more than $1.1 billion in net assets.