Best way to end homelessness and its health impact? Prevent evictions
Jul 16, 2019
A Boston organization that houses the homeless is scaling up its program to help prevent the problem from occurring in the first place.
Stroke News
Stitching together a new life after stroke
Jul 15, 2019
On the verge of becoming a CPA at 47, a stroke set Diana Washburn back. So, she joined clinical studies to help get her life back, one stitch at a time.
After stroke, radio legend walks the talk of self-care
Jul 12, 2019
Two weeks after losing her mother, Philadelphia radio legend Patty Jackson had a stroke. She ignored it for two days. Now she's an advocate for stroke awareness and self-care.
Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke'
Jul 10, 2019
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi proved what he'd learned from a previous stroke when he started having symptoms on the Fourth of July.
Father's death motivated AHA chairman to help others lead healthier lives
Jun 27, 2019
Jim Postl lost his 54-year-old father to heart disease and now works to helps others lead longer, healthier lives. His dedication earned him the AHA's Award for Distinguished National Leadership.
Infections – particularly of the urinary tract – could trigger a stroke
Jun 27, 2019
New research finds a fresh connection between various infections and various kinds of stroke.
People in marginal housing may have higher stroke risk
Jun 27, 2019
Researchers used brain scans to examine hotel residents, many with a history of homelessness.
Adjusting BMI eliminates lead Asian Americans hold in heart health
Jun 26, 2019
A new study compares the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans to whites and found the difference comes down to BMI.
Mom. Entrepreneur. Ex-cheerleader. And stroke survivor at 39.
Jun 25, 2019
After recovering from two strokes in as many weeks, mother, entrepreneur and former cheerleader Cassie Perry has become an advocate for stroke and heart disease awareness.
Genetics may help predict the right blood pressure drug for you
Jun 25, 2019
Researchers used people's genes to predict how well different blood pressure drugs would work – and found an unexpected risk.