May 19, 2021
When Andrea Paez went from athletic to almost immobile, grief nearly overtook her. With determination and family support, she found health and happiness.
May 19, 2021
How the brain responds to challenges is far more indicative of the cognitive loss that leads to dementia than occasional lapses in memory, health experts say.
May 18, 2021
After his wife had a debilitating stroke at 34, Jacob Anderson did all he could to help his wife return home.
May 18, 2021
The health of Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian and other ethnic groups in the U.S. can look quite different, depending on whether researchers group Asian Americans all together or look into specific backgrounds.
May 17, 2021
A one-day-at-a-time approach to stroke recovery can help families stay connected. A neurologist and a caregiver offer advice.
May 14, 2021
Facing serious speech and balance issues, Dr. Mike Knapic put his trademark determination into recovery after a stroke.
May 13, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids as young as 12, it's a good time for parents to listen to their children's concerns – and talk about safety, social media and more.
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
May 11, 2021
In her 40s, Stephanie Gerding had two strokes after busy back-to-back work trips. Through goal-setting and support from her family, she learned to walk again.
May 11, 2021
History lessons related to race and racism, community immersion and more should be part of medical training, according to a new report from two of the nation's leading health organizations.
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