Every 34 seconds, someone in America dies from heart disease. That’s 2,500 people every day – more than deaths from cancer and accidents put together. New numbers from the American Heart Association paint a worrying picture. In 2022, heart disease killed 941,652 Americans. That’s 10,000 more deaths than the year before. “These numbers should alarm all of us,” says Dr. Keith Churchwell, who leads the American Heart Association. “The people we’re losing are our friends and loved ones.” Three main health issues are making things worse. Nearly 47% of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. More than 72% of U.S. … Continue reading Heart Disease Kills 2,500 Americans Daily, Surpassing Cancer