Want to live longer? Get into the swing of golfing
Feb 13, 2020
Hitting the golf course at least once a month could lower the risk of death among older adults, according to a new study.
Stroke News
Stroke rates down for Mexican Americans, up for white adults
Feb 13, 2020
Stroke rates declined among middle-age Mexican Americans, but rose among white adults, according to new research.
Shingles vaccine may prevent stroke
Feb 12, 2020
The shingles vaccine protects against the infection caused by the chickenpox virus. But new research suggests that's not its only benefit.
Stroke survivors might need better screening for depression
Feb 12, 2020
Depression hits some hard after a stroke, and a new study suggests knowing when and how to screen for it is critical.
CDC: Adults expected to live a little longer, heart disease still top killer
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. adults gained 1.2 months, or 36 days, in life expectancy compared to 2017, according to a new report of 2018 data.
Athletic mom's undiagnosed condition led to 2 strokes
Jan 24, 2020
Kelley Naab was born with a hole in her heart she didn't know she had until a mini-stroke at age 35. Five years later, she had a full-blown stroke.
Get familiar with signs of a heart attack or stroke
Jan 21, 2020
Knowing your risk is crucial to help prevent a heart attack or stroke – and so is knowing the warning signs for each emergency.
Hookah smoke increases blood clot risk in mice
Jan 16, 2020
Tobacco smoke from hookahs may cause blood clots, which can lead to heart attack or stroke, according to new research conducted in mice.
After stroke, an 'astounding' risk of heart problems
Jan 9, 2020
Even without underlying heart disease, first-time stroke survivors had an increased risk of serious heart problems within 30 days.
Heavy drinking may cause heart damage before symptoms appear
Dec 18, 2019
Drinking too much alcohol may cause heart injury, stretching of the heart wall and inflammation before symptoms arise, according to a new study.