Signs of the Heart

Your heart has been sending signs.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Some of it sends warning signs; some of it, like high blood pressure, only shows up when you check your numbers. We're students putting those signs where everyone can see them: here, and on billboards in our towns as the project grows.

Learn the signs Find a free check near you

The road we're on

Numbers from the CDC and American Heart Association. Every figure links to its source.

Know the signs, one condition at a time

Seven plain-language guides. What it is, what to watch for, when to call 911, and what to ask your doctor.

Check in with your heart

Four quick tools. None of them diagnose anything. They help you spot when it's time to act.

When to get help

    Get checked for free near you

    High blood pressure and high cholesterol usually have no symptoms. The only way to know is to check. Find a free or low-cost check close to you.

    Enter your ZIP code or use your location to see places on the map.

    Your ZIP code or location is only sent to Google Maps to show nearby places. We don't save it. Hours and services change, so call ahead. A machine reading is a screening, not a diagnosis: if it's high, check again and see a doctor.

    Why this matters

    Real women who lived through it, telling their own stories.

    Who's behind this

    A student-led initiative. Our facts come from the CDC, the American Heart Association, the NIH and other medical sources, linked on every guide.