High blood pressure tops list of factors contributing to stroke in young adults
Feb 5, 2019
A new study suggests screening younger adults now for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors may help prevent stroke later.
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Depression after stroke common among black, Hispanic survivors
Feb 5, 2019
About one-third of black and Hispanic stroke survivors experience depression, with those born outside the U.S. particularly at risk, a new study finds.
She uses her new heart to make sure more people enjoy second chances
Feb 4, 2019
New York transplant recipient has secured more than 10,000 potential new organ donors.
Marijuana, cocaine could play role in stroke increase among young adults
Feb 4, 2019
Most strokes occur in people over 65, but the number of young adults having strokes is increasing – and new research suggests a rise in illegal drug use could be playing a role.
8 things that can affect your heart – and what to do about them
Feb 1, 2019
From resting heart rate to waist circumference, here's what you need to know about eight factors than can affect your heart health.
Cardiovascular diseases affect nearly half of American adults, statistics show
Jan 31, 2019
Nearly half of American adults have cardiovascular diseases, a percentage that reflects recent guidelines for high blood pressure.
Keeping score on the healthy and unhealthy side of Super Bowl ads
Jan 31, 2019
From a health perspective, Super Bowl viewers face a challenge in sorting the healthy products from the unhealthy ones.
Chilling studies show cold weather could increase stroke risk
Jan 31, 2019
If lower temperatures mean higher stroke risk, as research indicates, what should you do about it?
Could a heart attack or stroke lead to early menopause?
Jan 30, 2019
Women who develop cardiovascular disease before 35 have twice the risk of going into early menopause, says a new study.
Why more people don't call 911 when stroke symptoms hit
Jan 30, 2019
When stroke symptoms hit, many people don't call 911 because they prefer a specific hospital and they don't know where the ambulance will take them, a new study shows.
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