Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Sep 16, 2021
Research shows being physically active aids stroke recovery. But survivors may struggle with how much and what type of activity is right for them.
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For many Hispanic people, vaccination worries are a matter of trust
Sep 15, 2021
Misinformation and other factors have helped limit COVID-19 vaccination levels among Hispanic people, but there are signs of a shift.
Thanks to CPR and AEDs, air travelers have higher-than-average survival rates from cardiac arrest
Sep 14, 2021
A new study about air travelers who have cardiac arrests in airports and on planes underscores the value of improved training and better awareness for bystander CPR and the use of defibrillators, researchers say.
Today's prolonged stress may predict tomorrow's heart problems
Sep 13, 2021
People with normal blood pressure who experience high levels of stress are at greater risk for rising blood pressure or heart problems within a decade, a new study finds.
Since her stroke, her Southern drawl turned into a foreign accent
Sep 13, 2021
With North Carolina woman's rare case of foreign accent syndrome, listeners can hear more than just her natural Southern drawl.
12-year-old calls 911 during dad's heart attack
Sep 10, 2021
Renick Blosser knew the tightening sensation in his chest was unlike anything he'd experienced.
Just how healthy are pomegranates?
Sep 9, 2021
Health experts sing the praises of pomegranates, but here are some things you may not know about this unique fruit called the "jewel of autumn."
Just 4 or 5 peanuts a day may lower stroke risk in Japanese adults
Sep 9, 2021
Asian men and women in Japan had a lower stroke and heart disease risk if they ate peanuts each day, new research shows.
Travel to high altitudes could be dangerous for people with heart conditions
Sep 9, 2021
People with high blood pressure and heart conditions should talk to their doctor before traveling to places at high altitude, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association advises.
Neurologist wakes up in the hospital where she works – as a stroke survivor
Sep 8, 2021
After surviving stage 4 colon cancer, Dr. Dipika Aggarwal had a stroke that left her unable to talk or walk. Now, she's regained her speech and movement and encourages fellow stroke survivors to commit to therapy.
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