47-year-old mom came home from a work trip and had two strokes
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.
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These 'concrete steps' could help fight racism in health care
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.
College athletes with COVID-19 rarely have heart complications, small study finds
May 10, 2021
COVID-19-related heart complications are uncommon in college athletes, who can return to sports when they recover from infection, according to a small study.
Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers
May 10, 2021
A new study encompassing more than 2 million women over 40 years suggests women who deliver babies prematurely face an increased risk of stroke for decades to come.
Son helps dad after back surgery, then dad helps son after stroke
May 7, 2021
After nursing his father back to health following back surgery, Tim Connery had a stroke that flipped the script on their relationship.
How social isolation can harm health as you age – and how to prevent it
May 7, 2021
Social isolation, which grew during the pandemic, is a risk factor for poor heart and brain health. Experts say it's important to help older family members and friends find ways to stay connected.
Prenatal stress can program a child's brain for later health issues
May 6, 2021
How we respond to stress as adults may be influenced by the stress our mothers experienced during pregnancy.
5 critical steps to help prevent a stroke
May 5, 2021
Most strokes can be prevented by making lifestyle changes, such as moving more, eating a healthier diet and keeping blood pressure under control.
47-year-old relearned to walk, talk and count after stroke
May 3, 2021
Executive admits she wasn't a good patient before her stroke. Now she advises others to know and control their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
As pre-pandemic activities return, so does anxiety
May 3, 2021
While the loss of social interactions increased stress for many during the pandemic, people living with anxiety felt relief. As the nation re-opens, stress levels are rising for those who felt protected at home.
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