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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 1, 2025
After Jodi Hammell had a type of stroke called a basilar artery occlusion, her recovery amazed her doctors.
Apr 30, 2025
Use these recipes to show the moms in your life some love this Mother's Day by cooking from – and for – the heart.
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