The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood disorders and enhance the health of all individuals so …

Focused on heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, the NHLBI is the nation's leader in treating and preventing these disorders. Learn about our research and activities.

NHLBI’s health topics provide information to help you learn more about heart, lung, blood, and sleep conditions, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

Publications include booklets, fact sheets, reports, DVDs and other formats. Materials are available to view online and some are available as printed copies. Information from the NHLBI is based on the latest scientific findings.

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Join NHLBI during the month of February and beyond to raise awareness about heart health. We offer a wide variety of educational materials and resources to use in your community, on social media, and more that help people learn more about what they can do to protect their hearts.

Jan 10, 2025 · The DASH eating plan, also known as the DASH diet, is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating pattern for life. Learn more about the health benefits of the plan and how to follow the DASH eating plan and limit calories and sodium in …

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Learn more about NHLBI divisions, offices and centers for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders and diseases.

ABOUT THE NHLBI • The NHLBI is the nation’s leader in supporting research and training on the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. • We were established in 1948 to address rising rates of cardiovascular disease — which includes heart disease and stroke and has been the