Nov 24, 2025
Kim Spight of Irving, Texas, was headed to church around Thanksgiving when a stroke changed everything. Just a few months later, she returned home with a goal: to walk her dogs again.
Nov 20, 2025
A stroke, heart attack or heart failure can suddenly thrust someone into the role of caregiver. But with the right steps, you can be better prepared for whatever comes next.
Nov 17, 2025
Whether it’s butternut, acorn, buttercup, kabocha, delicata or something else, winter squash delivers big on flavor and health benefits.
Nov 13, 2025
Natalie Daugherty spent years as a nurse helping patients while her own irregular heartbeat went undiagnosed. After surgery to repair a leaky valve, her experience inspired her daughters to take charge of their own heart health.
Nov 11, 2025
The heart-healing program of cardiac rehab is a powerful aid to recovery after a heart attack or heart procedures, but not everybody takes advantage of it.
Nov 7, 2025
Years after a kidney cancer diagnosis, retired Naval Officer Carlos Lopez suffered a stroke. His daughter, an occupational therapist, led his recovery, then his son became his full-time caregiver.
Oct 31, 2025
Too much added sugar can have negative effects on the health of adults and children. Learn how to keep Halloween candy concerns in check.
Oct 29, 2025
After surviving a stroke at 18, Haley Warren graduated from film school in Los Angeles. She still struggles with reading and comprehension, but her writing is sharp and witty – and now part of her stand-up comedy routine.
Oct 27, 2025
Being physically active right after a stroke might seem counterintuitive, but experts say it’s key to preventing another one.
Oct 24, 2025
Anissa Swanigan didn’t just need a heart and liver transplant – she needed them transplanted in reverse order. Thirteen years later, she’s still here to tell her story.
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