After mini-stroke at 41, she's on a mission to educate others
Aug 13, 2018
After having a mini-stroke at 41 and barely dodging a massive one, this New Jersey woman is on a mission to educate others.
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Taking time off doesn't have to mean distant travel
Aug 13, 2018
If you’re looking to squeeze in a vacation before the hectic fall schedule resumes, visions of exotic beaches or sightseeing abroad may come to mind. But enjoying time off work doesn’t have to mean distant travel or hefty spending.
With hurricane season underway, health experts urge more support for the vulnerable
Aug 10, 2018
Stroke survivor José Maldonado returned to his native Puerto Rico to help after Hurricane Maria, one of three hurricanes that slammed the U.S. last year. Medical care and medications can be scarce after a hurricane, according to experts.
Summer days: Make sure the living is easy — and active
Aug 9, 2018
It’s the peak of summer, when swimming, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities beckon — just the kind of active leisure time that can make a big difference in your overall health.
Efforts to mitigate impact of social, economic inequities
Aug 8, 2018
Initiatives nationwide are confronting health inequities at the community level.
'Kemp the warrior' battles heart defect with two surgeries before his first birthday
Aug 7, 2018
‘Kemp the warrior’ battles a heart defect with two successful surgeries before his first birthday, with another operation in his future.
They’re investing in research to treat irregular heartbeats, like their own
Aug 7, 2018
More than $28 million is being invested into researching atrial fibrillation by those personally affected by the condition.
Limit screen time among kids, experts caution
Aug 6, 2018
More studies are needed to understand how spending long stretches of time on smartphones, tablets and other portable screen devices affect the health of children, a new report says.
New blood test is better, faster at diagnosing a heart attack
Aug 6, 2018
A new and more precise blood test can rule out heart attacks in U.S. patients faster than traditional tests, according to new research.
Think your city’s air is healthy? Heart researchers suggest you think again
Aug 3, 2018
Healthy people exposed to even low levels of air pollution over a handful of years developed enlarged heart chambers, a common precursor to heart failure, according to a new study.
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