How to accurately measure blood pressure at home
May 22, 2020
Using the right blood pressure device and following a few guidelines makes it simple to measure blood pressure at home.
Stroke News
After diabetes, stroke and heart attack, she’s learning to ‘fight smart’
May 21, 2020
Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis is taking charge of her own health and motivating other African American women to join her.
Is high blood pressure inevitable? Here's how to keep it in check
May 18, 2020
How and why blood pressure might change over a lifetime – and why it’s important to keep it under control.
For young health care worker, stroke 'didn't even occur to me'
May 15, 2020
Whitney Spotts went from "super healthy and always moving my body" to partial paralysis and imbalance.
Even 1 sugary drink a day could boost heart disease, stroke risk in women
May 13, 2020
Drinking one or more sugar-laden beverage a day could increase cardiovascular disease risk in women, new research shows.
Doctors consider possible stroke and COVID-19 connection
May 12, 2020
Stroke doctors are looking at possible links between the coronavirus and stroke, but they need more facts.
'Angry and depressed,' stroke survivor finds solace in helping others
May 8, 2020
A stroke left Doug Tapking with many questions. Now he helps fellow survivors answer theirs.
Heavy drinking could lead to stroke, peripheral artery disease
May 5, 2020
Higher levels of alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of stroke, peripheral artery disease and possibly heart disease, according to new genetic research.
Is it safe to go to the hospital during COVID-19 pandemic? Doctors say yes
May 4, 2020
The coronavirus shouldn’t be a concern if you think you need emergency care, experts say.
Standing at a church pulpit, a blood vessel burst in her brain
May 1, 2020
A quick response by the congregation helped to save Deborah Brown’s life after she had a type of bleeding stroke.