Quick recognition, treatment help Maine stroke survivor recover in hours
May 18, 2018
Before her pre-dawn runs, Sarah Belliveau likes fueling herself with a cup of coffee. The morning of June 15, 2017, she couldn’t. She forgot how.
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Investing in community-based entrepreneurs to overcome health disparities
May 17, 2018
Community environments play an important role in health outcomes. People living just 5 miles apart can in some cases have a difference in life expectancy of more than 20 years due to factors such as economic stability, education, societal influences and health care.
Head position after stroke: Up or down?
May 17, 2018
Keeping the head elevated is the favored head position for acute stroke patients, but some studies have indicated that lying flat may improve recovery. A new, international study suggests it may not matter.
Eating fish twice a week reduces heart, stroke risk
May 17, 2018
Oily fish may not sound appetizing, but research on the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood reaffirms the health value of eating fish – particularly the oily kind – a couple times a week, according to a new advisory from the American Heart Association.
New efforts to curb high blood pressure in Asia
May 16, 2018
The reality of treating high blood pressure in the world’s most populated continent is trickier these days, experts say. After guidelines recently lowered the threshold for high blood pressure, about half of adults living in Asia now have the chronic condition.
Heart transplant survivor shakes off sheltered childhood to enjoy life
May 15, 2018
Kendra Plumley didn’t spend her childhood running around with other kids on her street, having friends over for sleepovers, or spending lazy summer days by the pool. When she was 21 months old, she had a heart transplant.
Air pollution exposure in the womb linked to higher blood pressure in kids
May 14, 2018
Women exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop elevated blood pressure before age 10, according to a new study.
Nutritious eating, physical activity boosts mom's heart health
May 11, 2018
Mother’s Day is an excellent time to encourage women to consider the biggest gift they can give themselves and their family all year long – their health.
Advice from Olympians and ‘regular’ moms: The healthiest Mother’s Day gift is self-care
May 11, 2018
Motherhood. Career. Fitness. For many women, it doesn’t always feel like all of these can coexist, much less find balance. But this Mother’s Day, putting another word at the top of that list could make all the difference: self-care.
OB-GYNs, cardiologists join to fight the No. 1 killer of women
May 10, 2018
Regular annual visits to the OB-GYN can be a linchpin to improving women’s heart health, according to an advisory issued Thursday that encourages collaboration with cardiologists and spells out recommendations on how the two can prevent heart disease.
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