Grief is never easy, but military families can bear added burdens
May 21, 2025
Death in the military can be sudden and unexpected. For Memorial Day, here's how grief is different for families of those who served.
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Volunteer EMT skipped his own checkups – until chest pain knocked him to his knees
May 20, 2025
TJ Smith was getting ready to respond to a 911 call for chest pain when he had his own chest pain. Open-heart surgery led to healthier eating, exercise and a mission to get people to take their health seriously.
Even a little daily activity may lower heart, death risks for heart attack survivors
May 19, 2025
Swapping just 30 minutes of sedentary time per day for any physical activity may lower the risk for another heart attack or death within a year of being treated for a heart attack or chest pain, new research finds.
This popular Korean side dish may have a distinct funky flavor, but it offers heart health benefits
May 16, 2025
Kimchi, a Korean side dish made of fermented vegetables, has risen in popularity over the past decade and is touted for its numerous health benefits.
Plant-based proteins may help lower high blood pressure risk
May 15, 2025
Eating a greater number and variety of minimally processed plant-based proteins may help lower the risk for high blood pressure, new research suggests.
Speaking more than one language can add layers to stroke recovery
May 14, 2025
Aphasia, a disorder that affects the ability to speak or understand language, is a frequent side effect of stroke. For those who use more than one language, the effects – and path to recovery – can be different.
She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now she's trying again.
May 13, 2025
Kandi Schmitz recovered from a stroke at 31, but her anxiety lingered. Now a decade later and finished with cancer treatment, she has a new mindset and is ready to run.
These emergency rooms adapt to the needs of older adults
May 6, 2025
Nobody wants to have to visit the emergency department, but "age-friendly" care seeks to make the experience safer for older people.
Women with common autoimmune diseases may face higher death rate from heart disease, stroke than men
May 6, 2025
Adults with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or systemic sclerosis saw decreases in death rates linked to heart disease and stroke over a 22-year span, new research shows. But women still had a higher rate.
What's the connection between sports and dangerous blood clots?
May 2, 2025
NBA stars Victor Wembanyama and Damian Lillard were the latest sports figures sidelined by deep vein thrombosis. Experts explain the risk factors for athletes.
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