Health advice for women at each stage of motherhood
May 11, 2023
Moms may put others first, but that's not always for the best. Experts offer health advice for women at every phase of raising a child.
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Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
The 'Hispanic paradox': Does a decades-old finding still hold up?
May 10, 2023
A 1986 analysis suggested that Latino people in the U.S. live longer despite socioeconomic and health care inequities. What do experts say now about the so-called Hispanic paradox?
Former Marine opens up about struggles and feelings of hopelessness after stroke
May 10, 2023
Elmar Uy had a stroke during a Fourth of July weekend celebration with his family. His body recovered. But feelings of hopelessness persist, and he fears another stroke.
'Grief is not on anyone else's timeline': The varied experiences of coping with loss
May 9, 2023
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from heart disease and stroke. Their loved ones must find ways to cope with the loss.
New report details how to fine-tune Asian diets for better heart health
May 8, 2023
People of many backgrounds fall under the label Asian American. A new report looks at differences in their heart health and how that's shaped by regional diets.
How a self-care expert takes care of herself
May 3, 2023
Dr. Beth Frates talks about the importance of self-care – and how she's learned to make it a priority in her own life.
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
May 2, 2023
High blood pressure can lead to serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Learn what a normal reading should be and what it means when the numbers are out of range.
A stroke at 30 sapped an elementary school teacher's joy. Then she reclaimed it.
May 1, 2023
Despite disabilities from a stroke, Rachel Henry learned to embrace her life and now inspires others.
Screening may detect cognitive impairment, dementia early in stroke survivors
May 1, 2023
More than half of stroke survivors experience cognitive impairments within the first year. A new science report says screening is needed to detect problems early and determine treatment.
Hispanic people – especially men – are less likely to see a doctor, and the reasons can be complex
Apr 28, 2023
Health inequities, language barriers and machismo are among the reasons Latino people tend to dodge doctors, putting their health at risk.
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