Pre-existing disabilities, dementia can interfere with stroke diagnosis and treatment
Mar 28, 2022
People with a disability or dementia may not be getting appropriate treatment for a stroke, according to a new report that reviewed current research.
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With a heart attack and stroke behind him, pilot plans transcontinental adventure
Mar 24, 2022
At 75, heart attack and stroke survivor Romi Singh will celebrate a return to fitness with a two-week, 3,000-mile ultralight flight this summer from Florida to his hometown of Point Roberts, Washington.
Stroke tied to higher risk for depression and other mood disorders
Mar 23, 2022
Stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing a mood disorder than both heart attack survivors and the general population, according to new research.
Rising blood pressure upon standing may increase risk for later heart problems
Mar 17, 2022
For young and middle-aged adults who already have high blood pressure, a further increase in systolic blood pressure when they stand up may be a sign they are at higher risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related problems later in life.
Mammograms may help predict heart disease, stroke risk in women after menopause
Mar 15, 2022
Postmenopausal women whose mammograms show signs of calcification in breast arteries may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
Computer science professor used his stroke to create an app that helps survivors relearn skills
Mar 11, 2022
After losing – then regaining – the ability to speak, Mark Brodie of Indianola, Iowa, and his wife, Carolyn, took lessons from his road to recovery to help other stroke survivors.
Stroke survivor never lost fluency in the language of dance, art and song
Mar 10, 2022
Former dancer Paula Gallagher of Madison, Connecticut, turned to other ways to communicate as she struggled to regain her speech – and her hope – after a stroke.
Ready to 'spring forward'? Ease into the time change with these 9 health tips
Mar 9, 2022
Sleep experts offer advice on adjusting to daylight saving time, which has been linked to serious health issues.
Serious mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke
Mar 9, 2022
People diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those with no mental illnesses, new research shows.
Newlywed had stroke at 27 – and still doesn't know why
Feb 11, 2022
One minute, Caroline Goggin of Newton, Massachusetts, was loading the dishwasher. The next minute, she couldn't speak or feel anything on the left side of her body.