Mar 5, 2026
An unusual wave of anxiety quickly turned into heart failure for Alyssa Reader. ECMO kept her alive, but a loss of blood flow to her legs and right arm led to amputation. Now 27, she鈥檚 walking with prosthetics and working toward independence.
Feb 26, 2026
鈥淭he Young and the Restless鈥� actor Melissa Claire Egan recently received concerning news about her heart health. She鈥檚 sharing her story so others 鈥� especially women 鈥� can recognize the silent signs of heart disease before it鈥檚 too late.
Feb 23, 2026
Eight months after John Lowe took a CPR course, his wife, Angie, went into cardiac arrest in her sleep. Thanks to his training and quick action 鈥� and a podcast refresher 鈥� he kept her alive until help arrived.
Feb 19, 2026
Brian Lipham collapsed from cardiac arrest as he fed animals on his Alabama farm. His son, Logan, rushed to begin CPR 鈥� and continued until help arrived. Life is more challenging for the family now, but they are grateful Dad鈥檚 still part of it.
Feb 12, 2026
George Laman honored the memory of his daughter, Lauren, by working to require CPR/AED training in schools in Illinois and Florida 鈥� all while dealing with his own cardiac issues, including a heart transplant that saved his life.
Feb 5, 2026
Bruce Brown went into cardiac arrest during a beach trip with his wife on Florida鈥檚 Peanut Island. Three strangers quickly performed CPR. Now, the couple promote CPR training and AED access.
Jan 29, 2026
Ryan Haselden spent her 14th birthday competing in a show jumping event. After a fall from her horse, she went into cardiac arrest. CPR and an AED saved her, and tests later revealed a rare heart condition. Now she鈥檚 back chasing her riding dreams.
Jan 23, 2026
Born with a congenital heart defect, Aaliyah was too small for a standard heart assist device. A surgeon created a novel approach that kept her alive 16 months until a donor heart arrived.
Jan 15, 2026
At 40 and confronting multiple health issues, James Young II of Detroit was given six months to change his life or risk a defibrillator. He overhauled his diet, started moving and transformed himself into an advocate for heart health.
Jan 8, 2026
Days before her 31st birthday, Jennifer Rose Goldman of Old Westbury, New York, had a stroke. She had to relearn how to walk and do everyday tasks.