Stroke deaths rise in rural areas, hold steady in cities
Mar 18, 2021
Stroke deaths have increased among middle-aged adults in rural counties, according to new research.
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Study links green communities to lower stroke risk
Mar 17, 2021
Neighborhoods with more trees and other greenery had lower rates of stroke, researchers found. The findings add to evidence that neighborhoods matter to health.
Her open-heart surgery at 4 months hits home in her 20s
Mar 16, 2021
After Jennifer Casson Tripucka understood she'd been downplaying the seriousness of her congenital heart defect, she faced her fears head on. Now, she encourages others to do the same.
Young adults have strokes for the same reason as older adults
Mar 16, 2021
Stroke among young adults may be increasing. Some common risk factors that cause strokes in older adults have increased in younger adults in recent years, new research shows.
Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health
Mar 15, 2021
Assessing adults for six heart risk factors and encouraging them to follow seven healthy behaviors would help primary care doctors preserve their patients' brain health, according to a new report.
Sex after stroke: New study highlights survivors' fears
Mar 15, 2021
A healthy sex life can be an important part of recovery for stroke survivors, but new research shows many report problems.
RÁPIDO – a new Spanish acronym to raise stroke awareness
Mar 12, 2021
Health specialists have developed a new acronym to raise awareness in the Hispanic community about stroke symptoms. Known as RÁPIDO, it aims to replicate the English acronym FAST.
After stroke, heart surgery and heart attack, runner vows to reclaim her strength
Mar 12, 2021
When she was 40, Michelle Whiteman had a stroke that revealed a hole in her heart. Open-heart surgery repaired it. Four years later, she had a heart attack. Exercise and family keep her optimistic.
Depression more likely after stroke than heart attack
Mar 11, 2021
People who have strokes are at higher risk for depression than those who have heart attacks, new research finds.
Dementia may be a risk factor for infection but not death from COVID-19
Mar 11, 2021
Adults with dementia are more likely to get infected with COVID-19 than their peers, but not more likely to die from it, new research suggests.
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