What the heart has to do with the head
Jan 13, 2020
The heart and the brain are connected through the cardiovascular system, and it's never too late to make changes to boost heart health that will pay dividends in brain health, too.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Nurse was training for triathlon when her heart stopped mid-swim
Jan 10, 2020
Alicia Bravo was saved by CPR – and a device her fundraising helped purchase – after a cardiac arrest during a training swim at the lake.
After stroke, an 'astounding' risk of heart problems
Jan 9, 2020
Even without underlying heart disease, first-time stroke survivors had an increased risk of serious heart problems within 30 days.
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
Jan 8, 2020
People with lower diastolic blood pressure – the bottom number – had fewer white matter lesions in their brains, a new study reveals.
Heart transplants from donors with hepatitis C may be safe
Jan 8, 2020
Patients who received heart transplants from donors who had hepatitis C saw similar outcomes a year after surgery as those whose donors did not have hepatitis C.
She turns dirt bikers into science stars
Jan 7, 2020
Where some saw troublemakers on dirt bikes, the founder of B-360 saw a chance to develop African American engineers.
At MIT, experts devote a day to talking caregiving
Jan 7, 2020
America’s caregivers are overwhelmed. A recent conference at MIT looked for ways to help.
Over 300 pounds, he started getting in shape. Not even a triple bypass slowed him.
Jan 6, 2020
Bobby Ballard's tale can inspire anyone who resolved to be healthier in 2020.
Statins may do double duty on heart disease and cancer
Jan 6, 2020
New research adds to the evidence that statins may prevent cancer or help people live longer after a cancer diagnosis.
Is your New Year's resolution to retire in 2020? Here's how that might affect health
Jan 3, 2020
Some people make resolutions to hit the gym more, others to eat healthier. But for some, retiring might be the top goal for the new year.
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