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Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Bob Burns is a friendly face around St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he volunteers a few days a week. Burns has always been active and energetic, but when he was 52, his doctor sent him to a cardiologist and he was diagnosed with aortic stenosis – a condition where the aortic valve does not fully open.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  5-year-old Caleb Prosser was born with his heart flipped and a hole in it. His parents found out about the condition weeks into the pregnancy and they were not sure if he would survive.

Friday, February 01, 2013  You may have noticed many people wearing red today. It's in an effort to promote heart health awareness.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Friday is National Wear Red Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to wear red to bring awareness to heart disease.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Mattydale mother advocates for passing legislation to screen newborns for heart defects before being discharged from the hospital after a similar test saves her baby's life.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Several local organizations and businesses celebrate National Eating Healthy Day.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Today in central New York morning anchor Lisa Spitz served as one of the emcees at today's Go Red for Women luncheon.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A sold out crowd took part in the American Heart Association's Handbags Helping Hearts event Thursday night. A crowd of nearly 300 women packed the Stickley Audi & Company's Fayetteville Towne Center showroom to bid on handbags filled with goodies like gift cards, wine and chocolate in a silent auction.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Training is in the new hands-only technique

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Twelve weeks to a healthier lifestyle, personal trainers included

Saturday, March 31, 2012  Thousands attended the American Heart Association's heart walk at Onondaga Community College Saturday.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. We all know the common signs of heart attacks, but did you know the signs are different for men and women?

Friday, February 03, 2012  Today is National Wear Red Day, which is designed to promote heart disease awareness among women. To help educate women, the American Heart Association is turning to an unusual way to spread the message.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Did you know not getting enough sleep could have a serious effect on your heart? That’s according to a recent study.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Heart disease is the number one killer of women age 20 and older, according to the American Heart Association.