Cocoa may ease walking pain from peripheral artery disease
Feb 14, 2020
People with a condition that reduces blood flow from the heart to the legs got some relief after regularly drinking cocoa, new research finds.
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Spanish-speaking stroke survivors face more obstacles
Feb 14, 2020
New research shows Spanish-speaking stroke survivors have lower stroke literacy and heightened challenges compared with English-speaking peers.
Darlene Love reveals heart attack details – and celebrates survival
Feb 13, 2020
Rock legend Darlene Love wants people to know the warning signs of a heart attack, so she's telling the full story behind hers.
Want to live longer? Get into the swing of golfing
Feb 13, 2020
Hitting the golf course at least once a month could lower the risk of death among older adults, according to a new study.
Stroke rates down for Mexican Americans, up for white adults
Feb 13, 2020
Stroke rates declined among middle-age Mexican Americans, but rose among white adults, according to new research.
Shingles vaccine may prevent stroke
Feb 12, 2020
The shingles vaccine protects against the infection caused by the chickenpox virus. But new research suggests that's not its only benefit.
Stroke survivors might need better screening for depression
Feb 12, 2020
Depression hits some hard after a stroke, and a new study suggests knowing when and how to screen for it is critical.
Baby born with 'one-of-a-kind' heart receives transplant
Feb 11, 2020
Tessa Agnoli just turned 2. She's already had four open-heart surgeries – plus a transplant.
Being an African American 'superwoman' might come with a price
Feb 11, 2020
Many see the image of being strong, unflappable and nurturing as a shield for African American women, but it may be a double-edged sword for their health.
Surgery fixed her heart. Controlling her thoughts helped her cope.
Feb 10, 2020
This American Heart Month, Bonnie Gwin shows how the mind can help in the fight against heart disease.
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