American Heart Association
05/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/29/2026 20:29
June is CPR and AED Awareness, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, Men's Health Month and more
Be Prepared for an Emergency: Learn CPR. Save a Life.
CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1st-7th.
Join the Nation of Lifesavers
Each year, approximately 350,000 people in the U.S. experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest - when the heart suddenly stops beating - which results in death 90% of the time, according to the Association's statistics.
By giving someone CPR you can double or even triple their chances of survival.
Learn CPR and become part of the Nation of Lifesavers™. Fact Sheet
Updated CPR guidelines tackle choking response, opioid-related emergencies and a revised Chain of Survival - American Heart Association Guidelines - Spanish news release
More news (added as available):
Hands-Only CPR reenactment
CPR at home reenactment
CPR in the office reenactment
Watch the Hands-Only CPR instructional video and share with the people in your life.
(Closed captioning available on the "Watch on YouTube" option)
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How to do Hands-Only CPR (infographic)
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For additional CPR training / kiosk locations, visit:
https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr | Learn Hands-Only CPR/use an AED (English, Spanish, Mandarin)
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack infographic (updated Feb. 2025)
Translated versions: Arabic, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional.
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CPR - or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. CPR Info & Resources
Learn Hands-Only CPR: CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival! Watch this video to learn the 2 easy steps of Hands-Only CPR. Learn Hands-Only CPR
June 2-8 - World Heart Rhythm Week - Understanding your heart rate
June 14-21 (Father's Day) - Men's Health Week - Life's Essential 8 tips for a longer, healthier life.
June 15-21 - Diabetes Week - Ways to prevent and treat diabetes
June 23 - National Hydration Day - How much water do you need?
June 21 - Summer Begins - Protect your heart in the heat | 10 Ways to Relax in Nature and Stress Less
June 21 -Smoothie Day - Try these healthy smoothies for a cool summer treat like this Blueberry Mango Smoothie
June 21 - International Day of Yoga - Exercise Mind and Body with Yoga and Mindful Movement
It's National Fresh Fruit/Vegetables Month and June 17th is National Eat Your Vegetables Day - Help your children develop healthy eating habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits.
- When you cook at home you have more control over ingredients and portion sizes, so aim to cook at home more often than eating out.
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Make it fun for kids to try new fruits and vegetables. Let them pick out a new fruit or vegetable in the grocery store each week and figure out together how to cook or prepare it in a healthy way.
- For snack time, keep fresh fruit and pre-chopped or no-chop veggies on hand as your family is more likely to grab fruits & veggies over other items if they're readily available.
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Get great recipes and tips at heart.org/recipes.
June 13 is Family Health and Fitness Day - Be a role model for an active lifestyle. Start moving more yourself and find ways to be active together as a family.
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Physical activity should be fun for children and adolescents. Encourage kids to keep trying activities to discover the ones they like and will stick with in the future.
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Reduce or limit sedentary screen time, including watching television, playing video games and using a digital device. Don't use the TV or a device as a babysitter.
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Provide kids with opportunities to be active. Give them active toys and games, like bikes, skateboards, roller skates, scooters, jump ropes, balls and sports equipment.
- Get familiar with community facilities near you, like pools, recreation centers, bike paths and parks.
More Resources:
- American Heart Association Fact Sheets
- Follow the latest National Science and Program News and Your Local News (search by category/region)
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