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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
NFL Legend Barry Sanders Suffered a Heart Attack Last Year
NFL Legend Barry Sanders Suffered a Heart Attack Last Year originally appeared on Athlon Sports. NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders revealed today that he suffered a heart attack while on a recruiting visit with his son. Last year, Sanders shared that he had suffered a heart-related "health scare" on Father's Day Weekend. Advertisement "I couldn't believe it, honestly," said Sanders to CBS Sports. "I thought it was like heartburn, but it just kind of persisted." He woke up that morning with a burning sensation in his chest. Later, he drove himself to the emergency room. Barry Sanders "Of all things, I don't know why, that just never entered my mind," said Sanders. "There aren't necessarily any warning signs, unless you do what we're encouraging people to do, which is to go the doctor, get tested for LDLC levels, or bad cholesterol. It's not something you're going to be able to feel. You don't have to fit a certain physical profile." Advertisement Sanders has gone public with this admission in the hopes of bringing more awareness to heart health, specifically looking to inspire people to get a complete medical checkup to keep an eye on the health of their own hearts. He urges people to visit and said his own health has improved by following the advice of his doctors. The Detroit Lions great has detailed his experience in "The Making of a Heart Attack," which will air on Saturday, June 14 at 1 pm ET on A&E. Sanders played for 10 seasons in the NFL, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl each year. He led the league in rushing for four of those seasons, and was known for a quick, electric style of running. He still ranks No. 4 all-time in rushing yards. Advertisement Related: NFL Great Barry Sanders Drops Scary Personal News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Barry Sanders reveals he suffered heart attack last year, hopes to raise awareness
Barry Sanders revealed in an interview with CBS Sports he suffered a heart attack last June during Father's Day weekend while on a recruiting visit for his son. At the time, the former Detroit Lions superstar running back publicly announced on social media he had experienced a heart-related "heath scare," although Sanders has since opened up about the medical emergency in "The Making of a Heart Attack," an A&E special that will premiere Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and will highlight the hidden risks of heart attacks and strokes. Advertisement "I couldn't believe it, honestly," Sanders, 56, told CBS Sports. "I thought it was like heartburn, but it just kind of persisted." Sanders explained in the interview that he woke up that day with a burning sensation in his chest. Before his son's recruiting visit wrapped, he drove himself to the emergency room, where tests indicated that Sanders' enzyme levels were alarmingly high and still increasing. A heart catheter procedure determined that Sanders had actually suffered a heart attack. "Of all things, I don't know why, that just never entered my mind," Sanders said, via CBS Sports. "I'm learning through this process that there aren't necessarily any warning signs, unless you do what we're encouraging people to do, which is to go the doctor, get tested for LDLC levels, or bad cholesterol. That's the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol. It's not something you're going to be able to feel. You don't have to fit a certain physical profile." Sanders' experience will be unpacked in the documentary, as will the stories of other heart attack and stroke survivors. Advertisement Sanders told CBS Sports his health has improved in the year since the incident, thanks to medication, dietary changes and enhanced exercise habits, such as more frequent walking. While everyone's heart health is different, Sanders is encouraging people to talk to their doctors about it. The Hall of Famer will always have a place in football lore, but now he's carving a space off the field as a heart-health advocate.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Will miss…': Barry Sanders predicts the Detroit Lions' NFL future amid recent success
NFL legend Barry Sanders believes that the Detroit Lions are still capable of making it to the Super Bowl despite losing both the offensive and defensive play-callers who have been instrumental in their recent success. Talking to Newsweek about his upcoming documentary 'The Making of a Heart Attack', Sanders opened up about his feelings for the Lions, a team with which he made his Hall of Fame career. Barry Sanders said that while the team would certainly miss both Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson, but added that the nucleus of the team is capable of taking them over the line. 'They were a big part of our success. We know what both those guys are made of, you know. I feel the nucleus and the important ingredients were what we were able to do here. It's mostly still here. We certainly will miss Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson, but we feel like the pieces we have on offense and defense, you know, with Hutchinson coming back, you look at kids like Brian Branch. And you know, Alim McNeill, the list goes on and on. Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Laporta,' Barry Sanders said. The legendary running back called the current batch of Detroit Lions players a 'solid group' and hopes they can repeat the team's success in recent years. I mean, it's a solid group. And so if we can stay healthy, we should see similar results that we've seen the last couple of years," he said. NFL legend Barry Sanders is back at work to inspire people once again by sharing his health struggle in an upcoming interview. The 56-year-old Sanders had gone public with a heart-related "health scare" during Father's Day weekend last June. He fully opened up about the scare, telling CBS Sports that he couldn't believe it and thought it was 'heartburn'. 'The Making of a Heart Attack," a documentary featuring Barry Sanders, will premiere on Saturday, June 14 at 1 PM on A&E.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Barry Sanders reveals he suffered heart attack last year, hopes to raise awareness
Barry Sanders revealed in an interview with CBS Sports that he suffered a heart attack last June during Father's Day weekend while on a recruiting visit for his son. At the time, the former Detroit Lions superstar running back publicly announced on social media that he had experienced a heart-related "heath scare," although Sanders has since opened up about the medical emergency in "The Making of a Heart Attack," an A&E special that will premiere Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and will highlight the hidden risks of heart attacks and strokes. Advertisement "I couldn't believe it, honestly," Sanders, 56, told CBS Sports. "I thought it was like heartburn, but it just kind of persisted." Sanders explained in the interview that he woke up that day with a burning sensation in his chest. Before his son's recruiting visit wrapped, he drove himself to the emergency room, where tests indicated that Sanders' enzyme levels were alarmingly high and still increasing. A heart catheter procedure determined that Sanders had actually suffered a heart attack. "Of all things, I don't know why, that just never entered my mind," Sanders said, via CBS Sports. "I'm learning through this process that there aren't necessarily any warning signs, unless you do what we're encouraging people to do, which is to go the doctor, get tested for LDLC levels, or bad cholesterol. That's the only way to find out if you have high cholesterol. It's not something you're going to be able to feel. You don't have to fit a certain physical profile." Sanders' experience will be unpacked in the documentary, as will the stories of other heart attack and stroke survivors. Advertisement Sanders told CBS Sports that his health has improved in the year since the incident, thanks to medication, dietary changes and enhanced exercise habits such as more frequent walking. While everyone's heart health is different, Sanders is encouraging people to talk to their doctors about it. The Hall of Famer will always have a place in football lore, but now he's carving a space off the field as a heart health advocate.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Barry Sanders opens up about secret heart attack and urges fans to take health seriously
Barry Sanders survived a heart attack and now he's on a mission to help others. Getty Images When we think of Barry Sanders, we picture one of the most agile, unstoppable running backs in NFL history, not someone quietly driving himself to the ER in the middle of a heart attack. But that's exactly what happened last year. Now, in a candid new documentary, Sanders is speaking out not just about the scare but about how it changed him. His story is real, raw, and a big wake-up call for fans who still think heart disease only affects 'other people.' Barry Sanders reveals he suffered a heart attack in 2023 while on a college visit In the A&E documentary 'The Making of a Heart Attack,' Sanders shares how he was visiting a college with his son when he started feeling chest pain. At first, he brushed it off as heartburn but the discomfort stuck around. Instead of calling 911, Sanders drove himself to the hospital. Doctors quickly found elevated enzyme levels and diagnosed a heart attack. He underwent a catheterization procedure and has since made major changes to his health routine. At 56, Sanders says he considered himself relatively healthy. But like many people, he didn't realize that things like high cholesterol can sneak up quietly. The episode was a jolt not just to his body, but to his perspective. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Now, he's encouraging fans and athletes alike to get regular checkups, monitor their cholesterol, and listen to their bodies when something feels off. 'It's not just about surviving,' he said. 'It's about living smarter after the fact.' Documentary hopes to inspire others to take health seriously Sanders' story is part of a broader effort by A&E to spotlight heart disease. The docuseries, airing June 14, also features survivors of strokes and heart attacks from different walks of life. Sanders says he hopes his openness helps others recognize early warning signs and avoid the same mistakes he made. He's also now on medication, walking daily, and making better diet choices, all things he admits he used to ignore. For someone whose football legacy is built on impossible jukes and breakaway speed, Barry Sanders' biggest move yet might be the one off the field, telling the world that no one, not even NFL royalty, is immune to heart trouble. His message? Don't wait for the warning signs. Pay attention, ask questions, and take care of yourself while you still can. Also read - Antonio Brown's attempted murder charge shows how people have already given up on him
