Heart Transplant Success Story Barrett Younghans, 19, of Goshen, Ind.

Barrett Younghans, 20, of Goshen, Ind. had a heart transplant one year ago on Feb. 12, 2012. He's a sophomore at Valparaiso University who spreads education and awareness about "heart health habits."

Heart of the matter: VU sophomore Barrett Younghans healthy, happy after transplant

VALPARAISO | Barrett Younghans is celebrating a special anniversary this week.

Barrett Younghans, 19, of Goshen, Ind., had a heart transplant one year ago.

Valparaiso University sophomore Barrett Younghans, 19, of Goshen, Ind., had a heart transplant one year ago and now is doing great.

Barrett Younghans, 19, of Goshen, Ind. had a heart transplant one year ago.

VALPARAISO | Barrett Younghans, 19, of Goshen, Ind. had a heart transplant one year ago. He's doing great and is now a sophomore at Valparaiso University.

Heart-healthy habits extend lifespan

A new long-term medical study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that individuals with healthy hearts in middle age live up to 14 years longer than peers with two or more cardiovascular risks.

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Arcelor Mittal employees walk together for the American Heart Association's My Heart My Life campaign at the company's office in Burns Harbor in 2011.

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Heart joins select class with Rock Hall induction

The journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can be a long and winding road for some acts. For Heart, it took more than a decade, and sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson admitted they were losing hope.

Chesterton H.S. teen thankful for heartbeat

Fifteen-year-old Chesterton High School freshman Camie Brown was diagnosed with an atrial septal defect after a routine physical for school sports this year.

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Heart still rockin' through the decades

The sounds of the '70s and early '80s blasted through The Venue at Hammond's Horseshoe Casino on July 6.

Region residents walk to support American Heart Association

People participate Wednesday in a National Walking Day event at Tod Park in East Chicago. The nationwide movement by the American Heart Association is aimed at helping Americans adopt healthier lifestyles.

Region residents walk to support American Heart Association

ArcelorMittal Assistant Conroller Len Lula walks briskly Wednesday during the National Walking Day event at Tod Park. Lula had a heart attack at work two years ago and has adopted a healthier lifestyle.

Region residents walk to support American Heart Association

People support the American Heart Association on Wednesday during a National Walking Day event at Tod Park in East Chicago.

Logan Castleton

Logan Castleton, who has had three open heart surgeries and a pacemaker installed, receives his prizes for raising more than $1,000 for Jump Rope for Heart, which benefits the American Heart Association. Hayes Leonard Elementary School teacher Heather Treece unveiled the prizes, some of whic…

Logan Castleton

Hayes Leonard Elementary School teacher Heather Treece talks about second-grader Logan Castleton's pacemaker before giving him his prizes for raising more than $1,000 for Jump Rope for Heart.

Logan Castleton

Logan Castleton, who has had three open heart surgeries and a pacemaker installed, receives his prizes for raising more than $1,000 in donations for Jump Rope for Heart, which benefits the American Heart Association. Hayes Leonard Elementary School teacher Heather Treece unveiled the prizes,…