Stitching together a new life after stroke
Jul 15, 2019
On the verge of becoming a CPA at 47, a stroke set Diana Washburn back. So, she joined clinical studies to help get her life back, one stitch at a time.
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Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke'
Jul 10, 2019
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi proved what he'd learned from a previous stroke when he started having symptoms on the Fourth of July.
Midyear is a good time to take stock of health
Jul 5, 2019
Safeguarding your health today can contribute to a longer and higher-quality life.
Infections 鈥� particularly of the urinary tract 鈥� could trigger a stroke
Jun 27, 2019
New research finds a fresh connection between various infections and various kinds of stroke.
People in marginal housing may have higher stroke risk
Jun 27, 2019
Researchers used brain scans to examine hotel residents, many with a history of homelessness.
Cardiologist, scientist and educator is a triple threat
Jun 25, 2019
Like his tenure as AHA president, Dr. Ivor Benjamin鈥檚 36-year professional career has been trailblazing.
What migraine sufferers need to know about stroke risk
Jun 21, 2019
Younger women and those who get the debilitating headaches "with aura" needn't fret but should be aware of the stroke link.
Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
With summer vacation here, how much screen time is too much?
Jun 3, 2019
As new screen time guidelines suggest limits, doctors say children need movement and human interaction more than another app.