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.
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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.
How a happy relationship can help your health
Feb 5, 2020
Loving relationships aren't just the stuff of candy hearts 鈥� they have significant influence on our physical health.
Can social media be good for your health?
Jan 22, 2020
Social media can be a powerful tool for disseminating information and promoting healthy habits. But the potential pitfalls of going online apply to health care issues as well.
What the heart has to do with the head
Jan 13, 2020
The heart and the brain are connected through the cardiovascular system, and it's never too late to make changes to boost heart health that will pay dividends in brain health, too.
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
Jan 8, 2020
People with lower diastolic blood pressure 鈥� the bottom number 鈥� had fewer white matter lesions in their brains, a new study reveals.
How to keep year-end deadlines from ruining your health
Dec 16, 2019
End-of-year deadlines can be stressful. Here's how to cope.
Obesity, other factors may speed up brain aging
Nov 21, 2019
The brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
Omega-3 may boost brain health in people with a common heart disease
Nov 12, 2019
Coronary artery disease increases risk for dementia, but omega-3 fatty acids may help, new research suggests.