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What does a heart-age number mean?
Our optional research preview expresses a Framingham risk estimate as a comparison age. It is for ages 30–74, needs cholesterol and blood-pressure results, and checks suitability before calculating.
Pregnancy and menopause history do not change its number. It is not a biological heart age or a clinically validated HEART RESERVE score.
The guidance behind your Heart Story
The October 2026 guidance from AHA, AAP, ACOG and SMFM connects period history, pregnancy, menopause, emotional wellbeing and heart health. These original resources offer more detail if you want it.
- My Heart & Health ChecklistAHA’s one-page printable for a visit. A useful paper option alongside Heart Story. (opens in a new tab)
- Heart health through every stage of lifeAn introduction to the life-stage framework (PDF). (opens in a new tab)
- What to watch for and discussA plain-language guide to questions for your care team (PDF). (opens in a new tab)
- PCOS and the new name PMOSAHA’s explanation of the terminology you may see in newer materials (PDF). (opens in a new tab)
- Go Red for Women resource centerVideos, life-stage information and the original resources in one place. (opens in a new tab)
- Understanding the PREVENT calculatorAHA’s explanation of its clinician risk calculator, with patient FAQs. Heart Story organizes your history; it does not calculate risk. (opens in a new tab)
Heart Story helps you save your history and record the plan agreed with your clinician, including who will review it and when. It does not confirm that follow-up has happened.
Original papers and clinician resources (opens in a new tab). HEART RESERVE is independent and is not endorsed by these organizations.
A worksheet for pregnancy, NICU or symptoms
These worksheets offer more space for pregnancy details, NICU experiences or symptoms.
- Describe your symptoms1 page · PDFDownload PDF
- Your health story after the NICU1 page · PDFDownload PDF
- My Pregnancy & Heart Health2 pages · PDFDownload PDF
These optional worksheets organize your notes; they do not diagnose a condition or choose tests or treatment. About clinical review.
More ways to organize your next question
Choose a starting point, describe a change or put what matters to you into words.
Twins, TTTS & NICU support
Information and parent connections for your family, with a place for your own health, too.
- NICU mothers: your heart-health discharge plan
- Dr. Quintero & The Fetal InstituteSpecialist information about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). (opens in a new tab)
- The TTTS FoundationInformation and parent support groups during and after a complicated twin pregnancy. (opens in a new tab)
- Graham’s FoundationConnect with a parent mentor who understands premature birth and the NICU. (opens in a new tab)
- More about these family resources
Each organization manages its own services. Parent communities offer shared experience; medical questions belong with your care team.
Heart-health guidance from AHA & CardioSmart
Pregnancy complications & your heart
From the American College of Cardiology’s CardioSmart patient resources.
- Read the pregnancy and heart-health guide
- Questions for your care team
- Get CardioSmart’s printable infographic
Everyday heart health
Life’s Essential 8™
The American Heart Association’s eight areas bring daily habits and health measures into one picture. Use them to see what you already know and what you want help with.
Read the American Heart Association’s guideExplore the eight areas and what to ask
Four everyday habits
Eat better
Build meals around vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, nuts and lean protein.
Be more active
Work toward 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, such as brisk walking. Start with what you can manage.
Quit tobacco
Avoid smoking, vaping and secondhand smoke. If you use tobacco, ask for help quitting.
Get healthy sleep
Most adults need 7–9 hours a night. Tell your clinician if sleep is regularly difficult.
Four health measures
Manage weight
Ask your care team what a healthy weight and a realistic plan look like for you.
Control cholesterol
Bring your cholesterol results. Ask what the numbers mean and whether you need a plan to lower them.
Manage blood sugar
Ask what your glucose or A1c result means. A1c reflects your average blood sugar over about three months.
Manage blood pressure
Know your readings. Ask about your target and whether checking at home would help.
Which one needs your attention first?
You do not have to work on all eight at once. Bring this question to your visit:
“What should I focus on first, and when should we check my progress?”
Your pregnancy history, family history, menopause, medicines and symptoms also belong in that conversation. Your Heart Story puts those details beside your recent results, so you can discuss the next step together.
Build my Heart StoryPregnant or recently had a baby? Your care team can help you adapt these goals. The AHA also has guidance for pregnancy and resources for women.
Source: American Heart Association. Links and this summary checked October 1, 2026. HEART RESERVE’s explanation is for education and has not had independent clinical review. Linking to the AHA does not imply its endorsement of HEART RESERVE.
For support groups & care teams
Share the one-page handout with families. Its QR code leads to the twin pregnancy guide and appointment worksheet.
Share Heart Story with someone
Save this card to share in a story, a group message or with your community.
Download the cardUsing your phone? Tap the card to open the Heart Story.